FROM   THE  LIBRARY  OF 
REV.   LOUIS    FITZGERALD    BENSON.  D.  D. 

BEQUEATHED   BY  HIM   TO 

THE   LIBRARY  OF 

PRINCETON  THEOLOGICAL  SEMINARY 


THClUAR291937  * 

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OF 


COMMON  PRAYER 


Hcformcti  iSpiscopal  (JTIjurcfj. 


ADOPTED,  AND  SET  FORTH  FOR  USE,  BY  THE  SECOND 

GENERAL  COUNCIL  OF  THE  SAID  CHURCH,  HELD 

IN  THE  CITY  OF   NEW  YORK,  IN  THE 

MONTH  OF  MAY,  1874. 


PHILADELPHIA: 

James  A.  Moore,  1220  <t  1222  Sansom  Street. 

1874, 


CERTIFICATE. 


THIS  Book  of  Common  Prayer  having  been  adopted 
and  set  forth  by  the  Second  General  Council  of 
the  Reformed  Episcopal  Church,  the  undersigned  were 
appointed  a  Committee  to  superintend  the  publication 
thereof,  "with  power  to  make  corrections  in  grammar, 
orthography,  and  punctuation."  Agreeably  to  the  order 
of  the  General  Council,  it  is  now  published  by  the  Com- 
mittee as  The  Book  of  Common  Prayer  of  the 
Reformed  Episcopal  Church. 

B.  B.  Leacock, 


Marshall  B.  Smith, 
Thomas  H.  Powers, 
Herbert  B.  Turner. 


Philadelphia,  July,  1874. 


Entered,  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1874,  by 

Thomas  H.  Powers, 
in  the  Office  of  tl  e  Librarian  of  Congress,  at  Washington. 


CONTENTS 


PAGE 

Certificate,         .  .  .  .  .  .     ii 

The  Preface,       .  .  .  .  .  .      v 

Declaration  of  Principles  of  the  Reformed  Episco- 
pal Church,  .  .  .  .  x 

Table  of  Lessons  of  Holy  Scripture,  that  may  be  read 
at  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer  throughout  the 
year,  .  .  .  .  .  .    xi 

The  Calendar,    .  .  .  .  .  .  xiv 

Canon  on  the  Use  of  this  Book  of  Common  Prayer,    xvi 
The  Order  for  Morning  Prayer,  .  .  .1 

The  Litany,  or  General  Supplication,  which  may  be 
used  at  Morning  Service,  and  at  other  times,  as 
the  Minister  shall  think  fit,  .  .  .18 

The  Order  for  Evening  Prayer,  .  .  .28 

An  Alternate  Order  of  Evening  Prayer,         .  .    44 

Special  Prayers  and  Thanksgivings,  for  use  before  the 
two  final  Prayers  of  Morning  and  Evening  Ser- 
vice, .  .  .  .  .  .53 

The  Order  for  the  Administration  of  the  Lord's  Sup- 
per, or  the  Holy  Communion,      .  .  .76 

iii 


CONTENTS. 

PAGE 

The  Collects,  Epistles,  and  Gospels  for  use  through- 
out the  year,  .....  100 
The  Psalter :  Selected  from  the  Psalms  of  David,     .  296 
Selections  of  Psalms,  for  use  instead  of  the  Psalms 

for  the  Day,  at  the  Discretion  of  the  Minister,  .  445 
Special  Portions  of  the  Psalter,  for  use  at  Morning 
and  Evening  Prayer,  on  Christmas-Day,  Easter- 
Day,  etc., 480 

Special  Anthems,  that  may  be  used  at  Morning 

Prayer  instead  of  the  Venite  Exultemus,            .  489 
The  Order  for  the  Administration  of  Baptism  to  In- 
fants,   496 

The  Order  for  the  Administration  of  Baptism  to 

Adults, 502 

.  512 
.  517 
.  522 
.  536 
.  544 
.  560 


The  Order  of  Confirmation, 
The  Form  of  Solemnization  of  Matrimony, 
The  Order  for  the  Burial  of  the  Dead, 
The  Form  of  Ordaining  Deacons, 
The  Form  of  Ordaining  Presbyters,    . 
The  Form  of  Consecrating  a  Bishop, 
The  Form  for  the  Public  Reception  of  Presbyters,  .  572 
The  Form  for  the  Installation  of  Pastors,      .  .  575 

The  Form  for  the  Consecration  or  Dedication  of  a 
Church,  or  Chapel,  .  .  .  .581 


IV 


THE  PKEFACE. 


i'  TT  is  a  most  invaluable  part  of  that 
J-  blessed  '  liberty  wherewith  Christ  hath 
made  us  free ' — that,  in  his  worship,  differ- 
ent forms  and  usages  may  without  offence 
be  allowed,  provided  the  substance  of  the 
faith  be  kept  entire ;  and  that,  in  every 
Church,  what  cannot  be  clearly  deter- 
mined to  belong  to  doctrine  must  be  re- 
ferred to  discipline;  and,  therefore,  by  com- 
mon consent  and  authority  may  be  altered, 
abridged,  enlarged,  amended,  or  other- 
wise disposed  of,  as  may  seem  most  con- 
venient for  the  edification  of  the  people, 
'  according  to  the  various  exigencies  of 
times  and  occasions.'  "* 

The  Church  of  England,  and  the  Pro- 
testant Episcopal  Church  in  the  United  States 
of  America,  in  the  Prefaces  to  their  re- 
spective Books  of  Common  Prayer,  have 

*  The  quotations  in  this  Preface  are  from  the  Preface 
to  the  "  Prayer  Book  of  1785." 
V 


VI  THE    PREFACE. 

declared  "  the  necessity  and  expediency  of 
occasional  alterations  and  amendments" 
in  Forms  of  Public  Worship;  indeed, 
upon  the  principles  they  have  laid  down, 
"  it  cannot .  but  be  supposed  that  further 
alterations  would  in  time  be  found  expe- 
dient." By  the  Church  of  England,  athe 
Liturgy,  in  sundry  particulars,  hath  been 
reviewed,  altered  and  amended  about 
eight  different  times,  from  its  first  publica- 
tion, according  to  act  of  parliament  in 
1594;  and  its  last  review  was  in  1661,  as 
it  now  stands,  according  to  the  Act  of 
Uniformity"  By  the  Protestant  Episcopal 
Church  in  the  United  States  of  America,  the 
Book  of  Common  Prayer  has  been  twice 
revised;  in  1785,  when  the  "Proposed 
Book  "  was  adopted  in  Convention,*  and 
sent  to  England  as  a  basis  for  securing  the 
Episcopate  ;f  and  in  1789,  when  the  pre- 
sent Book  of  that  Church  was  adopted  and 
set  forth  for  use. 

On  the  13th  of  September,  1689,  "  a 
commission  for  a  further  review  of  the 

*  See  Journal  of  Convention,  1785. 

t  See  Journal  of  Conventions,  1785  and  1786. 


THE    PREFACE.  Vll 

Liturgy  and  Canons,  etc.,  was  issued  out  to 
a  number  of  bishops  and  other  divines ; 
'  than  whom  (it  hath  been  truly  acknowl- 
edged) the  Church  of  England  was  never, 
at  any  one  time,  blessed  with  either  wiser 
or  better,  since  it  was  a  Church.' " 

The  chief  matters  proposed  for  a  review 
at  that  time,  will  be  found  in  the  Preface 
to  the  "Prayer  Book  of  1785."  "  Mat- 
ters were  well  considered,  freely  and 
calmly  debated ;  and  all  was  digested  into 
one  entire  correction  of  everything  that 
seemed  liable  to  any  just  objection.  But 
this  great  and  good  work  miscarried  at 
that  time;"  and  the  Protestant  Episcopal 
Church  having,  in  1789,  retreated  from  the 
position  taken  by  the  Convention  of  1785, 
the  Prayer  Books  of  the  two  Churches 
remain  substantially  unrevised. 

"When,  however,  in  the  course  of  Di- 
vine Providence,  a  way  was  opened  for  a 
revision  of  the  Liturgy  and  Offices,  that 
should  more  fully  harmonize  them  with 
the  clear  teachings  of  the  Word  of  God, 
as  enunciated  by  the  Protestant  Reform- 
ers, The  Reformed   Episcopal  Church 


Vlll  THE    PREFACE. 

"  could  not  but,  with  gratitude  to  God, 
embrace  the  happy  occasion  which  was 
offered  to  them,  (uninfluenced  and  unre- 
strained by  any  worldly  authority  whatso- 
ever,)" to  establish  such  alterations  and 
amendments  therein  as  they  deemed  ne- 
cessary and  expedient. 

It  seems  unnecessary  to  enumerate  all 
the  different  alterations  and  amendments, 
among  which  will  be  found  most  of  those 
sanctioned  by  "the  great  divines  of  1689." 
They  will  readily  appear,  and  the  reason 
of  them  also,  upon  a  comparison  of  this 
Book  with  that  of  the  Church  of  England; 
with  the  "Prayer  Book  of  1785,"  upon 
which  this  revision  is  chiefly  based ;  and 
with  the  present  Book  of  the  Protestant 
Episcopal  Church  in  the  United  States  of 
America,  ratified  in  1789. 

The  principles  on  which  this  revision 
has  been  conducted,  are  set  forth  in  the 
"  Declaration  of  Principles  of  the  Re- 
formed Episcopal  Church"  adopted  De- 
cember 2d,  1873.  It  is  hoped  that  this 
Book,  as  now  set  forth  for  use,  will  be 
received  by  every  "  member  of  our  Church 


THE    PREFACE. 

and  every  sincere  Christian,  with  a  meek, 
candid,  and  charitable  frame  of  mind, 
without  prejudice  or  prepossessions ;  seri- 
ously considering  what  Christianity  is,  and 
what  the  truths  of  the  Gospel  are ;  and 
earnestly  beseeching  Almighty  God  to  ac- 
company with  his  blessing  every  endea- 
vor for  promulgating  them  to  mankind 
in  the  clearest,  plainest,  most  affecting, 
and  majestic  manner,  for  the  sake  of  Jesus 
Christ,  our  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour." 


DECLARATION  OP  PRINCIPLES 

OP  THE 

REFORMED  EPISCOPAL  CHURCH. 
Adopted  December  2d,  1873. 


I. 

The  Reformed  Episcopal  Church,  holding  "  the  faith 
once  delivered  unto  the  saints,"  declares  its  belief  in  the 
Holy  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and  New  Testaments  as  the 
Word  of  God,  and  the  sole  Rule  of  Faith  and  Practice; 
in  the  Creed  "commonly  called  the  Apostles'  Creed;" 
in  the  Divine  institution  of  the  Sacraments  of  Baptism 
and  the  Lord's  Supper;  and  in  the  doctrines  of  grace 
substantially  as  they  are  set  forth  in  the  Thirty-nine 
Articles  of  Religion. 

II. 
This  Church  recognizes  and  adheres  to  Episcopacy, 
not  as  of  divine  right,  but  as  a  very  ancient  and  desirable 
form  of  church  polity. 

III. 
This  Church,  retaining  a  Liturgy  which  shall  not  be 
imperative  or  repressive  of  freedom  in  prayer,  accepts 
the  Book  of  Common  Prayer,  as  it  was  revised,  proposed, 
and  recommended  for  use  by  the  General  Convention  of 
the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church,  A.  D.  1785,  reserving 
full  liberty  to  alter,  abridge,  enlarge,  and  amend  the 
same,  as  may  seem  most  conducive  to  the  edification  of 
the  people,  "  provided  that  the  substance  of  the  faith  be 
kept  entire." 

IV. 
This  Church  condemns  and  rejects  the  following  erro- 
neous and  strange  doctrines  as  contrary  to  God's  Word; 
First,  That  the  Church  of  Christ  exists  only  in  one 
order  or  form  of  ecclesiastical  polity : 

Second,  That  Christian  ministers  are  "priests"  in 
another  sense  than  that  in  which  all  believers  are  "a 
royal  priesthood :" 

Third,  That  the  Lord's  Table  is  an  altar  on  which  the 
oblation  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  Christ  is  offered  anew 
to  the  Father : 

Fourth,  That  the  Presence  of  Christ  in  the  Lord's  Sup- 
per is  a  presence  in  the  elements  of  Bread  and  Wine : 

Fifth,  That  Regeneration  is  inseparably  connected 
with  Baptism. 

X 


TABLE  OF  LESSONS  OF  HOLY  SCRIPTURE. 

THAT  MAY  BE  READ  AT  MORNING  AND  EVENING  PRAYER 
THROUGHOUT  THE  YEAR. 


SUNDAYS 

AND 

Other  Days. . 


MORNING. 


First 
Lesson. 


Second 
Lesson. 


Advent 
Sunday.    Isaiah 


2.3 


11  Mitt.  21 
etc. 

:    1-8  Mark  13 :  2 

32:  36-42 


3 

4 

Christmas. 
1  S.  of.  Ch. 
2 

Epiphany. 

1  S.  of.  E. 

2 

3 

4 


Septuagesi- 
ma. 

Sexagesi- 
mal. 

Quinqua- 
gesima. 

Ash    Wed- 
nesday. 

1 S.  in  Lent 

2 

3 

1 


Dan.  2:36-45 

Is.     9:    1-8 

35 

40:  1-11 


EVENING. 


First 
Lesson. 


Isaiah  2: 10 

etc. 
Is.      65:  17, 

Jer.  33 :  4-18 


Acts  3: 

etc. 
Matt.      25:  Mai. 

1-13 

Luke  2: 1-14  Is.    7:10-16 

2:  21-40  Micah5:2-8 

Matt.  1:   18  Is.   42:  1-16 

etc. 


60  Matt.  2: 1-11 

51:   1-16  Matt.  2:   13 
etc 
Hag.  2: 1-19  Luke  2:  41, 

I    etc. 
Isaiah      59 !  John  ':  1-34 


61 
63 

65:  17 
etc. 

Jer.5:  20,etc 

31:   1-20 

Genesis     3 

Isaiah      58 

1:  1-20 
2:    1-9 


Matt.  5:  1-20 
5:  21 

Matt.  6:  19 
etc. 

Matt.  7:1-14 

7:  15 


etc. 


Mark 
32-45 


10: 


27, 


Luke  5 
Matt".10:l-31 


49:  5-12 

40:  12, 
etc. 
Is.   52:  7-12 

43:  9-21 

62 

Jer.  10:  1-24 


Isaiah 


32 


Ezekiel     2 
Jer.31:  27-37 

Lam.  3: 1-33 

Is.: 


Second 
Lesson. 


2  Peter 


1  Thess.4:13 

etc. 
Rom.  11 :  11 

etc. 
2Thes.       1 

Gal.    4:  1-7 
Heb.  1 

Rom.  2 

Acts  10:  24, 

etc. 
1  Cor.         3 


2  Cor. 
Gal. 

Eph. 

Rom. 


:  10-19  Mark       9: 
!    14-29 
Jer.  9:  1-16  Eph.  5:  1-21 


Lu.l0:17,etc  Is.     5:1-25     "6:  10,  etc 

8:  5-18  Markl0:l-16j    33:  15,  etc  Phil. : :  1  18 

41:  8-27; John  10: 1-21! Hab.  3  3:1-11 

Micah.6:t>,  10:  221  Mic. 7:  1-19,  Col.  1 

etc.  etc.  I    andl8,etc 

Gen.22: 1-19  John  11 :  47  Isaiah      61  Heb.  5:  1-10 
I    etc.  I 

[Note.— The  figures  1-8,  signify  both  verses  inclusive.] 


xi 


1 

LESSONS— CONTINUED. 

SUNDAYS 

AND 

MORNING. 

EVENING. 

First          Second 

First      j    Second 

Other  Days. 

Lesson. 

Lesson. 

Lesson.        Lesson. 

Mon.     be/. 

Easter. 

Nah.  1:  2-7 

Lu.  19:  29-44 

Hosea  4 :  6, 
etc. 

John       12 : 

20-36 

Tties.     be/. 

Easter. 

Hosea6:  1, 

Mark      11 : 

Hosea  14: 1, 

Luke      20: 

Wed.     be/. 
Easier. 

etc. 

12-19 

etc. 

9-26 

Jer.  27 :  5-18 

Mark  11: 20, 

Jer.23:  .6-32 

Matt  24:1-22 

T'hurs.  be/. 

etc. 

Easter. 

14:  7, 
etc. 

Lu.  22:  1-13 

Ex.12:  1-17 

Mark      11 : 

12-27 

Good   Fri- 

day. 

Is.  52: 13,etc 
and  Is.  53 

23:  1-46 

Is.     5U:  1-9 

Luke      2}: 
5U-56 

Sat.  be/ore 

Easter. 

Hosea  11:  7 

John  19 :  38, 

Jonah      2 : M 

etc. 

etc. 

1-9 

etc. 

Easter  Day 

Isaiah      12 

Mark.     16: 

Is.   26:  1-13 

John  20 :  19, 

1-14 

and  19 

etc. 

Easter 

Monday. 

Hosea    13 : 
9-12,  14, 15 

Lu.  24: 13-35 

Dan.  7:  9-14 

Luke      24 : 

36-48 

Easter 

Tuesday. 

Zech.   9:  9, 

Matt.  28: 1-8 

Mai.   3:  16, 

Matt.  28:  9, 

etc. 

etc. 

etc. 

1   S.    after 

Easter. 

Ex.15:  1-13 

John       11: 
21-44 

Is.  45:  5,  etc. 

Rev.  1 :  4-18 

2 

Is.  44:  21,etc 

Lu.  20:  27-38 

55 

lCor.l5:l-34 

3 

Gen.21: 1-14 

16:  19-31 

Daniel     12 

15:  35 
etc. 

4 

1  Kings  17 : 
17,  etc. 

Acts  2:  22-36 

Ezek.  18: 20, 
etc. 

Rev.           4 

5 

2  Kings  4: 

18-37 

John5: 17-29 

2  Sam.    12: 
15-23 

7:  9,  etc. 

Ascension- 

day. 

2  Kings  2: 

Luke      24 : 

Deut.      10 : 

15:  1-4 

1-15 

44,  etc. 

12-21 

Sunday  a/. 

Ascension. 

Joel  2:  21-29 

Johnl6:5-16 

Deut.      18 : 
9-20 

19:  1-16 

Whit-Sun- 

day. 

Ezek.     37 : 
1-14 

Acts  4:  5-32 

Ezek.  3:  16, 
etc. 

Acts  19 : 1-7 

Trinity  Sun- 
day. 

Gen.  1 :  1-28 

Matt.         3 

Ex.3:  1-15, 

Uohn5:l-13 

1     1 S.  a/.  Trin 

6: 11,  etc. 

John          2 

Gen.7:  6,etc  Heb. 

2 

Gen.           8 

3:  1-21 

11:   1-9  Acts  9: 1-22 

3 

12:  1-8 

3:  22, 

17: 1-22 i         16:  9-34 

etc.                                  1 

xii 


LESSONS— CONTINUED. 


SUNDAYS 

AND 

Other  Days. 


MORNING. 


EVENING. 


First 
Lesson. 


Second 
Lesson. 


Fikst 
Lesson. 


iS.af.  Trin  Gen. 
;    17-22 


18:  John  4:  1-28  Gen. 19:  1-29 


Gen.       32  :  John  4 

24-30  ere. 

Gen. 4-5: 1-15  Luke 
16-37 
Ex.  14 :  1-14 


Second 
Lesson. 


Acts  20: 

etc. 
Acts 


17. 
26 

Rom.l:  1-25 
3:  19, 


Matt.       12  :  Ex.  14 
1-21  etc.  etc. 

Num.     22:  Matt.       12:  Num.       21  Romans    6 

1-17  22-37 

Num.        2*  Matt.S:  1-17  Deut.  7  8 

Deut.      32:  Luke         7:        32:29-47  12 

1-29  11-35 

Josh.  1:  1-9  Luke  7 :  36,  Judg.       6  :  1  Cor.  1 

etc.  11-24 

1  Sam.      1 :  Luke       12 :  1  Sam.       3  2 

21-28;2:1-11      1-31 
ISam.      7:  Luke  12:  32,  8:4,  10 

1-13  etc.  etc. 

1  Sam.  10: 17  Mntt      13  :  1  Sam.      12  12 

etc.  1-32 

1  Sam.    17:  Matt.  13:  33  17:  38,  Gal.  1 
19-37              etc.                etc. 

ISam.    29:  John 7:  1-24  2 Sam.      5:  3 

3-20  1-12 

2Sam.      7:  7:  25,  2  Sam.  7:  18  Col.  2 

1-17  etc.  etc. 

2  Sam.    24  :  Matt.  16: 13,  1  Kings    2  : 
10,  etc.  etc.  1-12 

1  Kings    8 :  Matt.        17  1  Kings    8  :  1  Thess.      1 

12-40  41,  etc. 

1  Kings  11:  Luke  10:25,  1  Kings  12:  5 

28,  etc.  etc.  1-21 

1  Kings  IS  :  Luke  14:  15,  1  Kings  18 :  1  Tim.        1 

1-20  etc.  20,  etc. 

1  Kings  19:  Luke        15  2  Kings      7  4 
1-18 

2  Kings  19:  16  :  1-17  Job  1  2  Tim.       1 
14-35 


Job  2         18 : 

Proverbs  2         19: 
15  Mark 
;     1-17 
Eccl.         12,  John 


1-30 
1-2T 
12: 


Proverbs  1  1  Peter       1 

3  2  Peter       3 

16  1  John      1  : 

i     and  2  :  1-7 

Dan.  3  1  John       3 


[Note.— The  foregoing  Table  of  Lessons  has  been   pro- 

f tared  for  present  use,  and  will  be  subjected  to  amendment 
rom  time  to  time  by  the  General  Council.  Other  Lessons, 
suitable  to  the  time  or  place,  may  be  used  in  conductinc 
the  Services  of  this  Church.] 


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[Extract  from  Ac  Canons    f  tkt  Reformed 
copal  Church.] 

TITLE  I. 

Canon  12.— Of  the  Use  of  the  Praycr-B    fc. 

I  I.  On  occasions  of  public  worship,  invariably 
on  the  ni^rnino:  of  the  Lord's  day.  commonly  called 
Sunday,  and  at  other  times  at  the  discretion  of  the 
Minister,  the  Prayer-Book  set  forth  at  any  time  by 
the  General  Council  is  to  be  used  in  the  congrega- 
tions of  this  Church  :  Provided,  thai  nothing  in  this 
Canon  is  to  be  understood  as  precluding  extempore 
prayer  before  or  after  sermons,  or  on  emergent 
occasions. 

I  II.  Congregations  in  the  Dominion  of  Canada, 
and  in  other  countries,  shall  have  liberty  to  insert 
such  Prayers  and  Tersieles  in  the  Service  as  are 
most  accordant  with  their  respective  forms  of  civil 
government  ;  and  such  prayers  for  those  in  autho- 
rity may  take  the  place  of  those  in  use  in  the  United 
States  :  Provided,  that  no  printed  matter  shall  be 
inserted  in  the  printed  Morning  Service,  until  it 
has  been  approved  by  the  Standing  Committee  on 
Poctrine  and  Worship  oi  the  General  Council. 


XVI 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

MORNING  PRAYER. 


f  The  Minister  shall  begin  the  Morning  Prayer 
by  reading  one  or  more  of  the  following  Sen- 
tences. 

THE  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple  ;  let  all 
the  earth  keep,  silence  before  him. 
Hab.  ii,  20. 

From  the  rising  of  the  snn  even  unto 
the  going  down  of  the  same,  my  name 
shall  be  great  among  the  Gentiles;  and  in 
every  place  incense  shall  be  offered  unto 
my  name,  and  a  pure  offering:  for  my 
name  shall  be  great  among  the  heathen, 
saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.     JIal.  i,  11. 

God  is  a  Spirit :  and  they  that  worship 
him  must  worship  him  in  spirit  and  in 
truth.     St  John  iv,  24. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the 
meditation  of  my  heart,  be  acceptable 
in  thv  sis;ht,  0  Lord,  mv  strength  and 
my  Redeemer.     Psal.  xix,  14. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away 
from  his  wickedness  that  he  hath  com- 
1  1 


MORNING    PRAYER. 

mitted,  and  doeth  that  which  is  lawful 
and  right,  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive. 
Ezek.  xviii,  27. 

I  acknowledge  my  trangressions;  and 
i    my  sin  is  ever  before  me.     Psal.  li,  3. 
f       Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  blot 
f    out  all  mine  iniquities.     Psal.  li,  9. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken 
spirit;  a  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  0 
God,  thou  wilt  not  despise.     Psal.  li,  17. 

Eend  your  heart  and  not  your  garments, 
and  turn  unto  the  Lord  your  God;  for  he 
is  gracious  and  merciful,  slow  to  anger, 
and  of  great  kindness,  and  repenteth  him 
of  the  evil.     Joel  ii,  13. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies 
and  forgivenesses,  though  we  have  rebelled 
against  him;  neither  have  we  obeyed  the 
voice  of  the  Lord  our  God,  to  walk  in  his 
laws,  which  he  set  before  us.  Dan.  ix,  9, 10. 

0  Lord,  correct  me,  but  with  judgment; 
not  in  thine  anger,  lest  thou  bring  me  to 
nothing.     Jer.  x,  24 ;  Psal.  vi,  1. 

Eepent  ye ;  for  the  kingdom  of  heaven 
is  at  hand.     St  Matt,  iii,  2. 

1  will  arise,  and  go  to  my  father,  and 
will  say  unto  him,  Father,  I  have  sinned 
against  heaven,  and  before  thee,  and  am 
no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son.  St. 
Luke  xv,  18,  19. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  ser- 


MORNING    PRAYER. 

vant;  for  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living 
be  justified.     Rsal.  cxliii,  2. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we 
deceive  ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not  in 
us;  but  if  we  confess  our  sins,  God  is 
faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and 
to  cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteousness.  1 
John  i,  8,  9. 

FOR    ADVENT. 

Behold  he  cometh  with  clouds;  and 
every  eye  shall  see  him,  and  they  also 
which  pierced  him :  and  all  kindreds  of  the 
earth  shall  wail  because  of  him.   Rev.  i,  7. 

He  which  testifieth  these  things  saith, 
Surely  I  come  quickly.  Amen.  Even  so, 
come,  Lord  Jesus.     Rev.  xxii,  20. 

Kepent  ye  :  for  the  kingdom  of  heaven 
is  at  hand.     St  Matt,  iii,  2. 

FOR    CHRISTMAS. 

TThen  the  fulness  of  time  was  come, 
God  sent  forth  his  Son,  made  of  a  woman, 
made  under  the  law,  to  redeem  them 
that  were  under  the  law,  that  we  might 
receive  the  adoption  of  sons.  Galatlans 
iv,  4,  5. 

FOR   EPIPHANY. 

The  Word  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt 
among  us,  (and  we  beheld  his  glory,  the 
3 


MORNING   PRAYER. 

glory  as  of  the  only  begotten  of  the  Father,) 
full  of  grace  and  truth.     John  i,  14. 

FOR    GOOD    FRIDAY. 

All  we  like  sheep  have  gone  astray ;  we 
have  turned  every  man  to  his  own  way ; 
and  the  Lord  hath  laid  on  him  the 
iniquity  of  us  all.     Isaiah  liii,  6. 

Who  his  own  self  bare  our  sins  in  his 
own  body  on  the  tree.    1  Peter  ii,  24. 

FOR    EASTER. 

I  am  the  resurrection  and  the  life,  saith 
the  Lord:  he  that  believeth  in  me,  though 
he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live.  John  xi, 
25. 

FOR   ASCENSION   DAY. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  high,  thou 
hast  led  captivity  captive;  thou  hast 
received  gifts  for  men ;  yea,  for  the  rebel- 
lious also,  that  the  Lord  God  might  dwell 
among  them.     Psalm  lxviii,  18. 

FOR    WHITSUNDAY. 

When  the  Comforter  is  come,  whom  I 
will  send  unto  you  from  the  Father :  even 
the  Spirit  of  truth  which  proceedeth  from 
the  Father,  he  shall  testify  of  me.  John 
xv,  26. 

4 


MORNING   PRAYER. 
FOR   TRINITY   SUNDAY. 

Through  him  we  have   access  by  one 
Spirit  unto  the  Father.      Ephesians  ii,  18. 


1f  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved  brethren,  the  Scrip- 
ture moveth  us,  in  sundry  places,  to 
acknowledge  and  confess  our  manifold 
sins  and  wickedness,  and  that  we  should 
not  dissemble  nor  cloak  them  before  the 
face  of  Almighty  God,  our  heavenly 
Father,  but  confess  them  with  an  humble, 
lowly,  penitent,  and  obedient  heart;  to 
the  end  that  we  may  obtain  forgiveness  of 
the  same,  by  his  infinite  goodness  and 
mercy.  And  although  we  ought,  at  all 
times,  humbly  to  acknowledge  our  sins 
before  God ;  yet  ought  we  chiefly  so  to 
do,  when  we  assemble  and  meet  together, 
to  render  thanks  for  the  great  benefits 
that  we  have  received  at  his  hands,  to  set 
forth  his  most  worthy  praise,  to  hear  his 
most  holy  word,  and  to  ask  those  things 
which  are  requisite  and  necessary,  as  well 
for  the  body  as  the  soul.  Wherefore,  I 
pray  and  beseech  you,  as  many  as  are  here 
present,  to  accompany  me,  with  a  pure 
heart  and  humble  voice,  unto  the  throne 
of  the  heavenly  grace,  saying : — 
1*  5 


MORNING   PRAYER. 

fl  A  General  Confession,  to  be  said  by  the  whole 
Congregation,  with  the  Minister,  all  kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father; 
We  have  erred  and  strayed  from  thy 
ways,  like  lost  sheep.  We  have  followed 
too  much  the  devices  and  desires  of  our 
own  hearts.  We  have  offended  against 
thy  holy  laws.  We  have  left  undone 
those  things  which  we  ought  to  have  done ; 
And  we  have  done  those  things  which  we 
ought  not  to  have  done  :  And  there  is  no 
health  in  us.  But  thou,  0  Lord,  have 
mercy  upon  us,  miserable  offenders. 
Spare  thou  those,  0  God,  who  confess 
their  faults.  Restore  thou  those  who  are 
penitent;  According  to  thy  promises 
declared  unto  mankind,  in  Christ  Jesus 
our  Lord.  And  grant,  0  most  merciful 
Father,  for  his  sake  ;  That  we  may  here- 
after live  a  godly,  righteous,  and  sober 
life ;  To  the  glory  of  thy  holy  Name. 
Amen. 

fl  The  Minister,  still  kneeling,  shall  say  the  follow- 
ing Prayer. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father, 
XX  who,  of  thy  great  mercy,  hast  pro- 
mised forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those  who, 
with  hearty  repentance  and  true  faith, 
turn  unto  thee ;  have  mercy  upon  us ; 
pardon  and  deliver  us  from  all  our  sins ; 
6 


MORNING   PRAYER. 

confirm  and  strengthen  us  in  all  goodness; 
and  bring  us  to  everlasting  life ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

fl  The  people  shall  answer  here,  and  at  the  end  of 
every  prayer,  Amen. 

fl  Then  the  Minister  shall  say  the  Lord's  Prayer; 
the  people  repeating  it  with  him,  both  here  and 
wheresoever  else  it  is  used  in  Divine  Service. 

OUR,  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hal- 
lowed be  thy  Xame.  Thy  kingdom 
come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it 
is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us. 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil;  For  thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

fl  Then  likewise  he  shall  say, 
O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips. 
Answer.     And  our   mouth  shall   show 
forth  thy  praise. 

\  Here,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall  say. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

Answer.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is 
now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end. 

Amen.- 

7 


MORNING   PRAYER. 

Minister.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 
Answer.     The  Lord's  Xame  be  praised. 

fl  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following 
Anthem,  except  on  those  days  for  which  other 
Anthems  are  appointed. 

Venite,  Exultemus  Domino. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord,  let 
us  heartily  rejoice  in  the  strength  of 
our  salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with 
thanksgiving,  and  show  ourselves  glad  in 
him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God;  and  a 
great  King  above  all  gods. 

In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners  of  the 
earth  ;  and  the  strength  of  the  hills  is  his 
also. 

The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it ;  and  his 
hands  prepared  the  dry  land. 

0  come,  let  us  worship,  and  fall  down ; 
and  kneel  before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 

For  he  is  the  Lord  our  God;  and  we  are 
the  people  of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of 
his  hand, 

0  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of 
holiness ;  let  the  whole  earth  stand  in  awe 
of  him. 

For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  judge 
the   earth ;    and    with    righteousness   to 


MORNING   PRAYER. 

judge  the  world,  and  the  people  with  his 
truth. 

fl  Then  shall  follow  a  portion  of  the  Psalter.  After 
which  may  be  said  or  sung,  the  Gloria  Patri.  or 
else  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis. 

Gloria  Patri. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

ff  Or  this. 

Gloria  in  Excelsis. 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on 
earth  peace,  good  will  towards  men. 
We  praise  thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  worship 
thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we  give  thanks  to 
thee,  for  thy  great  glory,  0  Lord  God, 
heavenly  King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 

0  Lord,  the  only  begotten  Son,  Jesus 
Christ;  O  Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son 
of  the  Father,  that  takest  away  the  sins 
of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou 
that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive  our 
prayer.  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right 
hand  of  God  the  Father,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

For  thou  onlv  art  holy;  thou  onlv  art 
9 


MORNING   PRAYER. 

the  Lord  ;  thou  only,  0  Christ,  with  the 
Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory  of 
God  the  Father.     Amen. 

II  Then  shall  be  read  the  first  Lesson,  from  the  Old 
Testament.  After  which  shall  be  said  or  sung 
the  following  Anthem. 

T[  Note,  that  before  every  Lesson,  the  Minister 
shall  say,  Here  beginneth  such  a  Chapter,  or 
Verse  of  such  a  Chapter,  of  such  a  Book :  And 
after  every  Lesson,  Here  endeth  the  first  or  the 
second  Lesson. 

Te  Dewn  Laudamus. 

We  praise  thee,  0  God;  we  acknowl- 
edge thee  to  be  the  Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship  thee,  the 
Father  everlasting. 

To  thee  all  Angels  cry  aloud;  the 
Heavens,  and  all  the  Powers  therein. 

To  thee  Cherubim  and  Seraphim  con- 
tinually do  cry, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of 
Sabaoth. 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  Majesty 
of  thy  Glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles 
praise  thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets 
praise  thee , 

The  noble  army  of  Martyrs  praise  thee. 
10 


MORNING    PRAYER. 

The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the 
world  doth  acknowledge  thee ; 

The  Father,  of  an  infinite  Majesty; 

Thine  adorable,  true,  and  only  Son ; 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory,  0  Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son  of  the 
Father. 

When  thou  tookest  upon  thee  to  deliver 
man,  thou  didst  humble  thyself  to  be  born 
of  a  Virgin. 

When  thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharp- 
ness of  death,  thou,  didst  open  the  King- 
dom of  Heaven  to  all  believers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God, 
in  the  Glory  of  the  Father. 

We  believe  that  thou  shalt  come  to  be 
our  Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  thee,  help  thy  ser- 
vants, whom  thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy 
precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  thy 
Saints,  in  glory  everlasting. 

0  Lord,  save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine 
heritage. 

Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  forever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  thee ; 

And  we  worship  thy  Name  ever,  worl  d 
without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  0  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day 
without  sin. 

11 


MORNING   PRAYER. 

0  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  have 
mercy  upon  us. 

0  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  upon  us,  as 
our  trust  is  in  thee. 

0  Lord,  in  thee  have  I  trusted ;  let  me 
never  be  confounded. 

fl  Then  shall  be  read  the  second  Lesson,  taken  out 
of  the  New  Testament.  And  after  that  the  follow- 
ing Anthem. 

Jubilate  Deo.     Psalm  c. 

OBE  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands; 
serve  the  Lord  with  gladness  and  come 
before  his  presence  with  a  song. 

Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  he  is  God,  it 
is  he  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  our- 
selves ;  we  are  his  people  and  the  sheep  of 
his  pasture. 

0  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with 
thanksgiving,  and  into  his  courts  with 
praise ;  be  thankful  unto  him,  and  speak 
good  of  his  Name. 

For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is 
everlasting;  and  his  truth  endureth  from 
generation  to  generation. 

ff  Or  this. 

Benedictus.     St.  Luke  i,  68. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel ; 
for  he  hath  visited  and  redeemed  his 
people ; 

12 


MORNING    PRAYER. 

And  hath  raised  up  a  mighty  salvation 
for  us  in  the  house  of  his  servant  David  ; 

As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  holy 
Prophets,  which  have  been  since  the  world 
began ; 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our 
enemies,  and  from  the  hand  of  all  that 
hate  us. 

fl  Then  shall  be  said  the  Apostles'  Creed,  by  the 
Minister  and  the  people,  standing :  And  any 
churches  may  insert  after  the  words,  Was  cru- 
cified, dead,  and  buried,  the  words,  He  descended 
into  Hell,  or  the  words,  He  went  into  the  place 
of  departed  spirits. 

T  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
1  Maker  of  Heaven  and  Earth; 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our 
Lord  ;  Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  Suffered 
under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead, 
and  buried ;  The  third  day  he  rose  from 
the  dead;  He  ascended  into  Heaven;  And 
sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almighty ;  From  thence  he  shall 
come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  Holy 
Catholic  Church — the  Communion  of 
Saints;  The  forgiveness  of  sins;  The 
resurrection  of  the  body;  And  the  life 
everlasting.  Amen. 
2  13 


MORNING    PRAYER. 

%  Or  this. 

T  BELIEVE  in  one  God,  the  Father 
1  Almighty,  Maker  of  Heaven  and  Earth, 
and  of  all  things  visible  and  invisible  : 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only 
begotten  Son  of  God,  begotten  of  his 
Father  before  all  worlds;  God  of  God, 
Light  of  Light,  very  God  of  very  God, 
begotten,  not  made,  being  of  one  substance 
with  the  Father ;  by  whom  all  things  were 
made;  who  for  us  men,  and  for  our  salva- 
tion, came  down  from  Heaven,  and  was 
incarnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost  of  the  Virgin 
Mary,  and  was  made  man,  and  was  cruci- 
fied also  for  us  under  Pontius  Pilate.  He 
suffered  and  was  buried,  and  the  third  day 
he  rose  again,  according  to  the  Scriptures, 
and  ascended  into  Heaven,  And  sitteth  on 
the  right  hand  of  the  Father.  And  he 
shall  come  again  with  glory  to  judge  both 
the  quick  and  the  dead;  Whose  kingdom 
shall  have  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  the 
Lord  and  Giver  of  Life,  Who  proceedeth 
from  the  Father  and  the  Son,  Who  with  the 
Father  and  the  Son  together  is  worshiped 
and  glorified,  Who  spake  by  the  Prophets. 
AnoTl  believe  one  Catholic  and  Apostolic 
Church ;  I  acknowledge  one  Baptism  for 
the  remission  of  sins  ;  And  I  look  for  the 
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MORNING   PRAYER. 

Resurrection  of  the  dead,  And  the  Life  of 
the  world  to  come.     Amen. 

[Xote.  By  "One  Catholic  and  Apostolic  Church" 
is  signified  "  The  blessed  company  of  all  faithful 
people;"  and  by  " One  Baptism  for  the  remission 
of  sins"  the  Baptism  of  the  Holy  Ghost.] 

If  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Answer.     And  with  thy  spirit. 

Minister.     Let  us  pray. 

0  Lord  show  thy  mercy  upon  us. 

Answer.     And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

Minister.  O  God,  make  clean  our  hearts 
within  us. 

Answer.  And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit 
from  us. 

fl  Then  may  follow  the  Collect  for  the  day,  except 
when  the  Communion  Service  is  read  ;  and  then 
the  Collect  for  the  day  shall  be  omitted  here. 

A  Collect  for  Peace. 

OGOD,  who  art  the  author  of  peace  and 
lover   of  concord,  in   knowledge   of 
whom  standeth   our  eternal   life,  whose 
service  is  perfect  freedom ;  Defend  us  thy 
humble  servants   in  all   assaults   of  our 
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MORXIXG    PRAYER. 


enemies ;  that  we,  surely  trusting  in  thy 
defence,  may  not  fear  the  power  of  any 
adversaries,  through  the  might  of  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  Colled  for  Grace. 

OLORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  Almighty 
and  everlasting  God,  who  hast  safely 
brought  us  to  the  beginning  of  this  day ; 
Defend  us  in  the  same  with  thy  mighty 
power;  and  grant  that  this  day  we  fall 
into  no  sin,  neither  run  into  any  kind  of 
danger;  but  that  all  our  doings,  being 
ordered  by  thy  governance,  may  be  right- 
eous in  thy  sight;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  all  in  Civil  Authority,  which 

may  be  omitted  when  the  Litany  is 

used  at  Horning  Service. 

OLORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  the  high 
and  mighty  Ruler  of  the  universe,  who 
dost  from  thy  throne  behold  all  the  dwell- 
ers upon  earth;  Most  heartily  we  beseech 
thee  with  thy  favor  to  behold  and  bless 
thy  servant  the  President  of  these  United 
States,  and  all  in  authority,  legislative, 
judicial,  and  executive;  and  so  replenish 
them  with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit, 
;hat  thev  may  always  incline  to  thy  will, 
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MORNING   PRAYER. 

and  walk  in  thy  way :  Endue  them  plente- 
ously  with  heavenly  gifts ;  grant  them  in 
health  and  prosperity  long  to  live ;  and 
finally,  after  this  life,  to  attain  everlasting 
joy  and  felicity;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

[A  Prayer  for  Congress.     To  be  used  dur- 
ing the  Session. 

MOST  gracious  God,  we  humbly  beseech 
thee,  as  for  the  people  of  these  United 
States  in  general,  so  especially  for  their 
Senate  and  Eepresentatives  in  Congress 
assembled :  that  thou  wouldest  be  pleased 
to  direct  and  prosper  all  their  consultations 
to  the  advancement  of  thy  Glory,  the  good 
of  thy  Church,  the  safety,  honor,  and 
welfare  of  thy  people ;  that  all  things  may 
be  so  ordered  and  settled  by  their  en- 
deavors, upon  the  best  and  surest  founda- 
tions, that  peace  and  happiness,  truth  and 
justice,  religion  and  piety  may  be  estab- 
lished among  us  for  all  generations.  These 
and  all  other  necessaries  for  them,  for  us, 
and  thy  whole  Church,  we  humbly  beg  in 
the  Xame  and  Mediation  of  Jesus  Christ 
our  most  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour. 
Amen.'] 


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MORNING   PRAYER. 


fl  The  LIT  ANY,  or  General  Supplication,  which 
may  be  used  at  Morning  Service,  and  at  other 
times,  as  the  Minister  shall  think  fit. 

OGOD  the  Father,  of  heaven ;  have 
mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

0  God  the  Father,  of  heaven  ;  have  mercy 
upon  us  miserable  shiners. 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world; 
have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

0  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world; 
hare  mercy  upon  as  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from 
the  Father  and  the  Son;  have  mercy  upon 
us  miserable  sinners. 

0  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from 
the  Father  and  the  Son  ;  have  mercy  upon  us 
miserable  sinners. 

0  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity, 
three  Persons  and  one  God ;  have  mercy 
upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

0  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity^  three 
Papons  and  one  God;  have  mercy  upon  us 
miserable  sinners. 

Remember  not,  Lord,  our  offences,  nor 

the  offences   of  our  forefathers ;  neither 

take  thou  vengeance  of  our  sins :  spare 

us,  good  Lord,  spare  thy  people,  whom 

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.MORNING    PRAYER. 

thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy  most  pre- 
cious blood,  and  be  not  angry  with  U3 
forever. 

Spare  us  good  Lord. 

From  all  evil  and  mischief;  from  sin  : 
from  the  crafts  and  assaults  of  the  devil ; 
from  thy  wrath,  and  from  everlasting  dam- 
nation, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  blindness  of  heart ;  from 
pride,  vain-glory,  and  hypocrisy ;  from 
envy,  hatred,  and  malice,  and  all  uncharit- 
able]; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  inordinate  and  sinful  affections ; 
and  from  all  the  deceits  of  the  world,  the 
flesh,  and  the  devil, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  lightning  and  tempest;  from 
plague,  pestilence,  and  famine;  from  battle 
and  murder,  and  from  sudden  death, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  sedition,  privy  conspiracy,  and 
rebellion;  from  all  false  doctrine,  heresy, 
and  schism;  from  hardness  of  heart,  and 
contempt  of  thy  word  and  commandment, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

By  the  mystery  of  thy  holy  Incarna- 
tion ;  by  thy  holy  Xativity  and  Circumci- 
sion; by  thy  Baptism,  Fasting,  and  Temp- 
tation, 

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MORNING   PRAYER. 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

By  thine  Agony  and  Bloody   Sweat; 
by  thy  Cross  and  Passion;  by  thy  pr 
cious  Death  and  Burial ;  by  thy  glorious 
Resurrection  and  Ascension ;  and  by  the 
coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

In  all  time  of  our  tribulation ;  in  all  time 
of  our  prosperity ;  in  the  hour  of  death, 
and  in  the  day  of  judgment, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

We  sinners  do  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
O  Lord  God;  and  that  it  may  please  thee 
to  rule  and  govern  thy  holy  Church  uni- 
versal in  the  right  way ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and 
preserve  all  Christian  Rulers  and  Magis- 
trates ;  giving  them  grace  to  execute  jus- 
tice, and  to  maintain  truth  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  illuminate 
all  Ministers  of  the  Gospel  with  true  knowl- 
edge and  understanding  of  thy  "Word ;  and 
that  both  by  their  preaching  and  living 
they  may  set  it  forth,  and  show  it  accord- 
ingly ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  send  forth 
laborers  into  thy  harvest; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
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MORNING   PRAYER. 

That  it  may  please  tliee  to  bless  and 
keep  all  thy  people ; 

Wit  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all 
nations  unity,  peace,  and  concord: 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  a 
heart  to  love  and  fear  thee,  and  diligently 
to  live  after  thy  commandments ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all 
thy  people  increase  of  grace,  to  hear 
meekly  thy  word,  and  to  receive  it  with 
pure  affection,  and  to  bring  forth  the  fruits 
of  the  Spirit; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bring  into 
the  way  of  truth  all  such  as  have  erred, 
and  are  deceived ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  strengthen 
such  as  do  stand,  and  to  comfort  and  help 
the  weak-hearted,  and  to  raise  up  these 
who  fall,  and  finally  to  beat  down  Satan 
under  our  feet ; 

We  beseerh  thee  to  hear  us,  gc>od  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  succor,  help, 
and  comfort  all  who  are  in  danger,  neces- 
sity, and  tribulation ; 

We  In  seech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  mav  please  thee  to  preserve  all 
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MORNIXG   PRAYER. 

who  travel  by  land  or  by  water,  all  wo- 
men in  the  perils  of  child-birth,  all  sick 
persons,  and  young  children,  and  to  show 
thy  pity  upon  all  prisoners  and  captives ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  defend,  and 
provide  for,  the  fatherless  children,  and 
widows,  and  all  who  are  desolate  and  op- 
pressed; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  have  mercy 
upon  all  men ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  its,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  forgive  our 
enemies,  persecutors,  and  slanderers,  and 
to  turn  their  hearts  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  and  pre- 
serve to  our  use  the  kindly  fruits  of  the 
earth,  so  that  in  due  time  we  may  enjoy 
them; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  true 
repentance,  to  forgive  us  all  our  sins, 
negligences,  and  ignorances,  and  to  endue 
us  with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to 
amend  our  lives  according  to  thy  holy 
word ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
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MORNING   PRAYER. 

0  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world ; 

Grant  us  thy  peace. 

0  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

fl  The  Minister  may,  at  his  discretion,  begin  the 

Litany  here,  or  omit  all  that  follows,  to  the 

Prayer,  "  We  humbly  beseech  thee,  0   Father," 
etc. 

[0  Christ,  hear  us. 
0  Christ,  hear  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

fl  Then  shall  the  Minister,  and  the  people  with  him, 
say  the  Lord's  Prayer,  if  it  has  not  previously  been 
said. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hal- 
lowed be  thy  Name ;  Thy  kingdom 
come;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it 
is  in  heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we 
forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us; 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  but  de- 
liver us  from  evil.  Amen. 
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MORNING   PRAYER. 

Minister.  0  Lord,  deal  not  with  as  ac- 
cording to  our  sins. 

Answer.  Neither  reward  us  according 
to  our  iniquities. 

OGOD,  merciful  Father,  who  despisest 
not  the  sighing  of  a  contrite  heart, 
nor  the  desire  of  such  as  are  sorrowful ; 
mercifully  assist  our  prayers  which  we 
make  before  thee  in  all  our  troubles  and 
adversities,  whensoever  they  oppress  us ; 
and  graciously  hear  us,  that  those  evils 
which  the  craft  and  sub  til  ty  of  the  devil 
or  man  worketh  against  us  may,  by  thy 
good  providence,  be  brought  to  nought; 
that  we,  thy  servants,  being  hurt  by  no 
persecutions,  may  evermore  give  thanks 
unto  thee  in  thy  holy  Church,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

0  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and  deliver  us,  for 
thy  name's  sake. 

OGOD,  we  have  heard  with  our  ears, 
and  our  fathers  have  declared  unto  us, 
the  noble  works  that  thou  didst  in  their 
days,  and  in  the  old  time  before  them. 

0  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and  deliver  us,  for 
thine  honor. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost; 

Answer.     As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is 
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MORNING   PRAYER. 

now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

From  our  enemies  defend  us,  0  Christ. 

Graciously  look  upon  our  afflictions. 

TAlth  pity  behold  the  sorrows  of  our 
hearts. 

Merc{fully  forgive  the  sins  of  thy  people. 

Favorably  with  mercy  hear  our  prayers. 

0  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Both  now  and  ever,  vouchsafe  to  hear 
us,  0  Christ. 

Graciously  hear  us,  0  Christ ;  graciously 
hear  us,  0  Lord   Christ. 

Jli/nster.  0  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be 
showed  upon  us ; 

Answer.  As  we  do  put  our  trust  in 
thee. 


WE  humbly  beseech  thee,  0  Father, 
mercifully  to  look  upon  our  infirmi- 
ties ;  and,  for  the  glory  of  thy  name,  turn 
from  us  all  those  evils  that  we  most  justly 
have  deserved ;  and  grant  that,  in  all  our 
troubles,  we  may  put  our  whole  trust  and 
confidence  in  thy  mercy ;  and  evermore 
serve  thee  in  holiness  and  pureness  of 
living,  to  thy  honor  and  glory,  through 
our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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MORNING    PRAYER. 

A  General  TJuinksgiving,  to  be  said  by  the 
People,  with  the  Minister. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all  mercies, 
we,  thine  unworthy  servants,  do  give 
thee  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks  for 
all  thy  goodness  and  loving  kindness  to 
us,  and  to  all  men.  We  bless  thee  for  our 
creation,  preservation,  and  all  the  bless- 
ings of  this  life ;  but  above  all,  for  thine 
inestimable  love  in  the  redemption  of  the 
world  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  for  the 
means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope  of  glory. 
And,  we  beseech  thee,  give  us  that  due 
sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts 
may  be  unfeignedly  thankful,  and  that  we 
may  show  forth  thy  praise,  not  only  with 
our  lips,  but  in  our  lives ;  by  giving  up 
ourselves  to  thy  service,  and  by  walking 
before  thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness 
all  our  days;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord,  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  all  honor  and  glory,  world  with- 
out end.     Amen. 

fl  Here  may  be  used  any  of  the  occasional  prayers, 
or  extemporaneous  prayer. 

A   General  Supplication. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us 
grace  at  this  time  with  one  accord  to 
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MORNING   PRAYER. 

make  our  common  supplications  unto  thee ; 
and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or  three 
are  gathered  together  in  thy  Name  thou 
wilt  grant  their  requests  ;  Fulfill  now,  0 
Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions  of  thy  ser- 
vants, as  may  be  most  expedient  for  them; 
granting  us  in  this  world  knowledge  of 
thy  truth,  and  in  the  world  to  come  life 
everlasting.     Amen. 

2  Cor.  xiii,  14. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
the  love  of  God,  and  the  fellowship  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all  evermore. 
Amen. 

Here  endeth  the  Order  of  Morning  Prayer. 


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THE   ORDER   FOR 

EVENING    PRAYER 


fl  The  Minister  shall  begin  the  Evening  Prayer 
by  reading  one  or  more  of  the  following  Sen- 
tences. 

THE  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple ;  let  all 
the   earth  keep   silence   before  him. 
Hab.  ii,  20. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto 
the  going  down  of  the  same,  my  Name 
shall  he  great  among  the  Gentiles;  and 
in  every  place  incense  shall  be  offered 
unto  my  Name,  and  a  pure  offering:  for 
my  Name  shall  be  great  among  the 
heathen,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Mat  i, 
11. 

God  is  a  Spirit :  and  they  that  worship 
him  must  worship  him  in  spirit  and  in 
truth.     St  John  iv,  24. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the 
meditation  of  my  heart,  be  acceptable  in 
thy  sight,  O  Lord,  my  strength  and  my 
Redeemer.     Psalm  xix,  14. 
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EVENING   PRAYER. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away 
from  his  wickedness  that  he  hath  com- 
mitted, and  doeth  that  which  is  lawful 
and  right,  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive. 
Ezek.  xviii,  27. 

I  acknowledge  my  transgressions;  and 
my  sin  is  ever  before  me.     Psalm  li,  3. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins;  and  blot 
out  all  mine  iniquities.     Psalm  li,  9. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken 
spirit:  a  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  O 
God,  thou  wilt  not  despise.    Psalm  li,  17. 

Rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  gar- 
ments, and  turn  unto  the  Lord  your  God; 
for  he  is  gracious  and  merciful,  slow  to 
anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  repent- 
eth  him  of  the  evil.     Joel  ii,  13. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies 
and  forgivenesses,  though  we  have 
rebelled  against  him;  neither  have  we 
obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord  our  God, 
to  walk  in  his  laws  which  he  set  before 
us.     Dan.  ix,  9,  10. 

0  Lord,  correct  me,  but  with  judgment; 
not  in  thine  anger,  lest  thou  bring  me  to 
nothing.     Jer.  x,  24;    Psalm  vi,  1. 

Repent  ye;  for  the  kingdom  of  heaven 
is  at  hand.     St  Matt  iii,  2. 

1  will  arise,  and  go  to  my  father,  and 
will  say  unto  him,  Father,  I  have  sinned 
against  heaven,  and  before  thee,  and  am 

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EVENING   PRAYER. 

no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son. 
St  Luke  xv,  18,  19. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  ser- 
vant; for  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living 
be  justified.     Psalm  cxliii,  2. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we 
deceive  ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not  in 
us;  but  if  we  confess  our  sins,  God  is 
faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins, 
and  to  cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteous- 
ness.    1  John  i,  8,  9. 

%  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved  brethren,  the  scrip- 
ture moveth  us  in  sundry  places,  to 
acknowledge  and  confess  our  manifold 
sins  and  wickedness,  and  that  we  should 
not  dissemble  nor  cloak  them  before  the 
face  of  Almighty  God,  our  heavenly 
Father,  but  confess  them  with  an  humble, 
lowly,  penitent,  and  obedient  heart;  to 
the  end  that  we  may  obtain  forgiveness 
of  the  same,  by  his  infinite  goodness  and 
mercy.  And  although  we  ought,  at  all 
times,  humbly  to  acknowledge  our  sins 
before  God;  yet  ought  we  chiefly  so  to 
do,  when  we  assemble  and  meet  together, 
to  render  thanks  for  the  great  benefits 
that  we  have  received  at  his  hands,  to  set 
forth  his  most  worthy  praise,  to  hear  his 
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EVENING    PRAYER. 

most  holy  word,  and  to  ask  those  things 
which  are  requisite  and  necessary,  as  well 
for  the  body  as  the  soul.  Wherefore,  I 
pray  and  beseech  you,  as  many  as  are 
here  present,  to  accompany  me,  with  a 
pure  heart  and  humble  voice,  unto  the 
throne  of  the  heavenly  grace,  saying : — 

f  A  General  Confession,  to  be  said  by  the  whole 
Congregation,  with  the  Minister,  all  kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father; 
We  have  erred  and  strayed  from  thy 
ways,  like  lost  sheep.  We  have  followed 
too  much  the  devices  and  desires  of  our 
•own  hearts.  We  have  offended  against 
thy  holy  laws.  We  have  left  undone 
those  things  which  we  ought  to  have 
done;  And  we  have  done  those  things 
which  we  ought  not  to  have  done :  And 
there  is  no  health  in  us.  But  thou,  0 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  miserable 
offenders.  Spare  thou  those,  0  God,  who 
confess  their  faults.  Restore  thou  those 
who  are  penitent;  According  to  thy  pro- 
mises declared  unto  mankind,  in  Christ 
Jesus  our  Lord.  And  grant,  0  mo.-t 
merciful  Father,  for  his  sake;  That  we 
may  hereafter  live  a  godly,  righteous,  and 
sober  life ;  To  the  glory  of  thy  holy  Name. 
Amen. 

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EVENING   PRAYER. 

fl  The  Minister,  still  kneeling,  shall  say  the  follow- 
ing prayer  for  forgiveness. 

A  ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our 
\J  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  desirest  not 
the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that  he 
may  turn  from  his  wickedness  and  live, 
pardon  and  accept,  we  beseech 'thee,  all 
those  who  truly  repent  and  unfeignedly 
believe  thy  holy  Gospel.  Grant  us  true 
repentance  and  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  those 
things  may  please  thee  which  we  do  at 
this  present ;  and  that  the  rest  of  our  life 
hereafter  may  be  pure  and  holy;  so  that 
at  the  last  we  may  come  to  thy  eternal 
joy ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

<[  The  people  shall  answer  here,  and  at  the  end  of 
every  Prayer,  Amen. 

fl  Then  the  Minister  shall  say  the  Lord's  Prayer, 
the  People  repeating  it  with  him,  both  here,  and 
wheresoever  else  it  is  used  in  Divine  Service. 

OL'R  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hal- 
lowed be  thy  Name;  Thy  kingdom 
come ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it 
is  in  heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us; 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil:  For  thine  is  the 
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EVENING    PRAYER. 

kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

fl  Then  likewise  he  shall  say, 

0  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips; 
Answer.  And   our  mouth   shall  show 
forth  thy  praise. 

fl  Here,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost; 

Answer.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is 
now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end. 

Minister.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Answer.  The  Lord's  name  be  praised. 

fl  Then  shall  follow  a  portion  of  the  Psalter.  After 
which  may  be  said  or  sung  the  Gloria  Pati-i,  or 
else  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis. 

Gloria  Patri. 

•    Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

1T  Or  this. 
Gloria  in  Excelsis. 

GLORY  be   to   God  on   high,   and  on 
earth  peace,  good  will  towards  men. 
We  praise  thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  Worship 
thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we  give  thanks  to 
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EVENING    PRAYER. 

thee,  for  thy  great  glory,  0  Lord  God, 
heavenly  King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 

0  Lord,  the  only  begotten  Son,  Jesus 
Christ;  0  Lord  Gocl,  Lamb  of  God,  Son 
of  the  Father,  that  takest  away  the  sins 
of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou 
that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive  our 
prayer.  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right 
hand  of  God  the  Father,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy;  thou  only  art 
the  Lord;  thou  only,  0  Christ,  with  the 
Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory 
of  God  the  Father.     Amen. 

1[  Then  shall  be  read  the  first  Lesson  from  the  Old 
Testament.  After  which  shall  be  said  or  sung 
the  following  Anthem. 

*T  Note,  That  before  every  Lesson,  the  Minister, 
shall  say,  Here  beginneth  such  a  Chapter,  or 
Verse  of  such  a  Chapter,  of  such  a  Book :  And 
after  every  Lesson,  Here  endeth  the  first  or 
the  second  Lesson. 

Cantate  Domino.  Psalm  xcviii. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  for 
he  hath  done  marvelous  things. 
With  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his 
holy   arm,  hath   he   gotten   himself  the 
victory. 

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EVENING    PRAYER. 

The  Lord  declared  his  salvation;  his 
righteousness  hath  he  openly  showed  in 
the  sight  of  the  heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and 
truth  toward  the  house  of  Israel ;  and  all 
the  ends  of  the  world  have  seen  the  sal- 
vation of  our  G-od. 

Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord, 
all  ye  lands;  sing,  rejoice,  and  give 
thanks. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp;  sing 
to  the  harp  with  a  psalm  of  thanksgiv- 
ing. 

With  trumpets  also  and  shawms,  O 
show  yourselves  joyful  before  the  Lord, 
the  King. 

Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that 
therein  is;  the  round  world,  and  they 
that  dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let 
the  hills  be  joyful  together  before  the 
Lord;    for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth. 

With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the 
world,  and  the  people  with  equity. 

fl  Or  this. 
Bonum  est  confiteri.    Psalm  xcii. 
T  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks   unto 


i 


the  Lord,  and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy 
Xame,  0  Most  Highest; 
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EVENING   PRAYER. 

To  tell  of  thy  loving-kindness  early  in 
the  morning,  and  of  thy  truth  in  the 
night  season ; 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and 
upon  the  lute;  upon  a  loud  instrument, 
and  upon  the  harp. 

For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad 
through  thy  works;  and  I  will  rejoice  in 
giving  praise  for  the  operations  of  thy 
hands. 

1  Then  shall  be  read  the  second  Lesson,  taken  out 
of  the  New  Testament. 

^  And    after    that,   shall    be    sung   or   said    this 
Anthem. 

Deus  miser eatur.    Psalm  lxvii. 

GOD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us, 
and  show  us  the  light  of  his  counte- 
nance, and  be  merciful  unto  us; 

That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon 
earth,  thy  saving  health  among  all 
nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  0  God;  yea, 
let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 

0  let  the  nations  rejoice  and  be  glad; 
for  thou  shalt  judge  the  folk  righteously, 
and  govern  the  nations  upon  earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ;  yea, 
let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 
•  Then  shall  the  earth  bring  forth  hei 
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EVENING    PRAYER. 

increase;    and  God,  even  our  own  God, 
shall  give  us  his  blessing. 

God  shall  bless  us ;  and  all  the  ends  of 
the  world  shall  fear  him. 

fl  Or  this. 

Benedic,  anima  mea.    Psalm  ciii. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  all. 
that  is  within  me,  praise  his  holy 
Name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  forget 
not  all  his  benefits  : 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth 
all  thine  infirmities; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction, 
and  crowneth  thee  with  mercy  and  loving- 
kindiuss. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  Angels  of  his, 
ye  that  excel  in  strength;  ye  that  fulfill 
his  commandment,  and  hearken  unto  the 
voice  of  his  word. 

0  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts ;  ye 
servants  of  his  that  do  his  pleasure. 

0  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works 
of  his,  in  all  places  of  his  dominion:  praise 
thou  the  Lord,  0  my  soul. 


V  Then  shall  be  said  the  Apostles'  Creed,  by  the 
Minister  and  the    People,  standing:     And  any 
churches  may  insert  after  the  words,  Was  cru- 
4  37 


EVENING   PRAYER. 

cified,  dead,  and  hurled,  the  words,  He  descended 
into  Hell,  or  the  words,  He  went  into  the  place  of 
departed  spirits. 

T  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Al- 
1  mighty,  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son,  our 
Lord  ;  Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  suffered 
under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead, 
and  buried;  The  third  day  he  rose  from 
the  dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  and 
sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almighty;  From  thence  he  shall 
come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  holy 
Catholic  Church — the  Communion  of 
Saints;  The  forgiveness  of  sins;  The 
resurrection  of  the  body;  And  the  Life 
everlasting.     Amen. 

tf  Or  this, 

I  BELIEVE   in   one    God,   the   Father 
Almighty,  Maker  of  Heaven  and  Earth, 
and  of  all  things  visible  and  invisible  : 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only 
begotten  Son  of  God,  begotten  of  his 
Father  before  all  worlds;  God  of  God, 
Light  of  Light,  very  God  of  very  God, 
begotten,  not -made,  being  of  one  substance 
with  the  Father;  by  whom  all  things  were 
made ;  who  for  us  men,  and  for  our  salva- 
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EVENING   PRAYER. 

tion,  came  down  from  Heaven,  and  was 
incarnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost  of  the  Virgin 
Mary,  and  was  made  man,  and  was  cruci- 
fied also  for  us  under  Pontius  Pilate.  He 
suffered  and  was  buried,  and  the  third  day 
he  rose  again,  according  to  the  Scriptures, 
and  ascended  into  Heaven,  And  sitteth  on 
the  right  hand  of  the  Father.  And  he 
shall  come  again  with  glory  to  judge  both 
the  quick  and  the  dead;  Whose  kingdom 
shall  have  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  the 
Lord  and  Giver  of  Life,  Who  proceedeth 
from  the  Father  and  the  Son,  Who  with 
the  Father  and  the  Son  together  is  wor- 
shiped and  glorified,  Who  spake  by  the 
Prophets.  And  I  believe  one  Catholic 
and  Apostolic  Church ;  I  acknowledge  one 
Baptism  for  the  remission  of  sins ;  And  I 
look  for  the  Resurrection  of  the  dead,  And 
the  Life  of  the  world  to  come.     Amen. 

[Note.  By  "One  Catholic  and  Apostolic  Church" 
is  signified  "  The  blessed  company  of  all  faithful 
people-,"  and  by  "  One  Baptism  for  the  remission 
of  sins"  the  Baptism  of  the  Holy  Ghost.] 
fi  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Answer.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
Minister.  Let  us  pray. 
0  Lord,  show  thv  mercv  upon  us. 
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EVENING   PRAYER. 

Answer.  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

Minister.  0  God,  make  clean  our  hearts 
within  us; 

Answer.  And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit 
from  us. 

A  Collect  for  Peace. 

OGOD,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all 
good  counsels,  and  all  just  works  do 
proceed;  give  unto  thy  servants  that 
peace  which  the  world  cannot  give;  that 
our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  thy  com- 
mandments, and  also  that  by  thee,  we, 
being  defended  from  the  fear  of  our 
enemies,  may  pass  our  time  in  rest  and 
quietness;  through  the  merits  of  Jesus 
Christ  our  Saviour.     Amen. 

A  Collect  for  Aid  against  Perils. 

OLOKD,  our  heavenly  Father,  by  whose 
Almighty  power  we  have  been  pre- 
served this  day;  by  thy  great  mercy 
defend  us  from  all  perils  and  dangers  of 
this  night,  for  the  love  of  thy  only  Son, 
our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  all  in  Civil  Authority. 

OLORD,    our    heavenly    Father,    the 
high  and  mighty   Ruler  of  the  uni- 
verse, who  dost  from  thy  throne  behold 
all  the  dwellers  upon  earth ;  most  heartily 
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EVENING    PRAYER. 

we  beseech  thee,  with  thy  favor  to  behold 
and  bless  thy  servant  the  President  of  these 
United  States,  and  all  in  authority,  legisla- 
tive, judicial,  and  executive ;  and  so  replen- 
ish them  with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit, 
that  they  may  always  incline  to  thy  will, 
and  walk  in  thy  way:  Endue  them  plen- 
teously  with  heavenly  gifts ;  grant  them 
in  health  and  prosperity  long  to  live ;  and 
finally,  after  this  life,  to  attain  everlasting 
joy  and  felicity,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  Ministers  and  People. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  from 
whom  cometh  every  good  and  perfect 
gift,  send  down  upon  all  Bishops  and  other 
Ministers,  and  upon  the  Congregations 
committed  to  their  charge,  the  healthful 
spirit  of  thy  grace;  and,  that  they  may 
truly  please  thee,  pour  upon  them  the  con- 
tinual dew  of  thy  blessing :  Grant  this,  O 
Lord,  for  the  honor  of  our  Advocate  and 
Mediator,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  all  Conditions  of  Men. 

OGOD,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of 
all  mankind,  we  humbly  beseech  thee 
for  all  sorts  and  conditions  of  men,  that 
thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  make  thy 
ways  known  unto  them,  thy  saving  health 
unto  all  nations.  More  especially  we 
4*  41 


EVENING   PRAYER. 

pray  for  thy  holy  Church  universal ;  that 
it  may  be  so  guided  and  governed  by  thy 
good  Spirit,  that  all  who  profess  and  call 
themselves  Christians  may  be  led  into 
the  way  of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in 
unity  of  spirit,  in  the  bond  of  peace,  and 
in  righteousness  of  life.  Finally,  we 
commend  to  thy  Fatherly  goodness  all 
those  who  are  any  ways  afflicted  or  dis- 
tressed, in  mind,  body,  or  estate;  that  it 
may  please  thee  to  comfort  and  relieve 
them,  according  to  their  several  necessi- 
ties; giving  them  patience  under  their 
sufferings,  and  a  happy  issue  out  of  all 
their  afflictions:  And  this  we  beg  for 
Jesus  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

A  General   Thanksgiving,  to  be  said  by  the 
People,  ivith  the  Minister. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all  mercies, 
we,  thine  unworthy  servants,  do  give 
thee  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks  for 
all  thy  goodness  and  loving  kindness  to 
us,  and  to  all  men.  We  bless  thee  for 
our  creation,  preservation,  and  all  the 
blessings  of  this  life;  but,  above  all,  for 
thine  inestimable  love  in  the  redemption 
of  the  world  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ; 
for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope 
of  glory.  And,  we  beseech  thee,  give  us 
that  due  sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that  our 
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EVENING    PRAYER. 

hearts  may  be  unfeignedly  thankful,  and 
that  we  may  show  forth  thy  praise,  not 
only  with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives;  by 
giving  up  ourselves  to  thy  service,  and  by 
walking  before  thee  in  holiness  and  right- 
eousness all  our  days;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  to  whom,  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  G-host,  be  all  honor  and  glory, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 
1[  Here  may  be  used  any  of  the  occasional  prayers, 
or  extemporaneous  prayer. 

A  General  Supplication. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us 
grace  at  this  time  with  one  accord  to 
make  our  common  supplications  unto 
thee;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or 
three  are  gathered  together  in  thy  J^ame, 
thou  wilt  grant  their  requests;  Fulfill 
now,  0  Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions  of 
thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient 
for  them;  granting  us  in  this  world 
knowledge  of  thy  truth,  and  in  the  world 
to  come  life  everlasting.     Amen. 

2  Cor.  xiii,  14. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
and^the  love  of  G-od,  and  the  fellow- 
ship of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all 
evermore.     Amen. 

Here  endeth  the  order  of  Evening  Prayer. 
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AN  ORDER  OF 

EVENING  PRAYER, 

WHICH      MAY     BE      USED     INSTEAD     OF     THE 
PRECEDING. 

T[  The  Evening  Prayer  shall  be  opened  by  the  sing- 
ing of  a  Hymn  or  Anthem. 
^  The  Minister  shall  then  say, 

Let  us  pray : 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Answer.     Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

fl  A  General  Confession,  to  be  made  by  the  whole 
congregation,  with  the  minister,  all  kneeling. 

MOST  merciful  God,  who  art  of  purer 
eyes  than  to  behold  iniquity,  and  hast 
promised  forgiveness  to  all  those  who  con- 
fess and  forsake  their  sins,  we  come  before 
thee  in  an  humble  sense  of  our  own  un- 
worthiness,  acknowledging  our  manifold 
transgressions  of  thy  righteous  laws.  But, 
O  gracious  Father,  who  desirest  not  the 
death  of  a  sinner,  look  upon  us,  we  be- 
seech thee,  in  mercy,  and  forgive  us  all 
our  transgressions.  Make  us  deeply  sensi- 
ble of  the  great  evil  of  them,  and  work  in 
us  an  hearty  contrition,  that  we  may 
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EVENING    PRAYER. 

obtain  forgiveness  at  thy  hands,  who  art 
ever  ready  to  receive  humble  and  penitent 
sinners,  for  the  sake  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  our  only  Saviour  and  Eedeemer. 
Amen. 

fl  Then  shall  follow  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hal- 
lowed be  thy  Fame.  Thy  kingdom 
come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  it  is 
in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us. 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  but  de- 
liver us  from  evil ;  for  thine  is  the  kingdom, 
and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

T[  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

0  Lord  open  thou  our  lips. 
Answer.     And  our  mouth  shall   show 
forth  thy  praise. 

T[  Here,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Answer.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning, 
is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

Minister.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Answer.  The  Lord's  Name  be  praised. 
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EVENING   PRAYER. 

f  Then  shall  follow  a  portion  of  the  Psalter,  after 
which  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  Gloria  Patri,  or 
else  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis. 

Gloria  Patri. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

%  Or  this, 
Gloria  in  Excelsis. 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth 
peace,  good  will  towards  men.  We 
praise  thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  worship  thee, 
we  glorify  thee,  we  give  thanks  to  thee, 
for  thy  great  glory,  0  Lord  God,  heavenly 
King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 

0  Lord,  the  only  begotten  Son,  Jesus 
Christ ;  0  Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son 
of  the  Father,  that  takest  away  the  sins 
of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou 
that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive  our 
prayer.  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right 
hand  of  God  the  Father,  have  mercy  upon 
us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy ;  thou  only  art 
the  Lord;  thou  only,  0  Christ,  with  the 
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EVENING    PRAYER. 

Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory  of 
God  the  Father.     Amen. 

1[  Then  shall  be  read  the  first  Lesson,  from  the  Old 
Testament.  After  which  shall  be  said  or  sung 
an  Anthem  or  Hymn. 

<[  Then  shall  be  read  the  second  Lesson,  taken  out 
of  the  New  Testament.  After  which  shall  be 
said  or  sung  an  Anthem  or  Hymn. 

*[  Then  shall  be  said  the  Apostles'  Creed,  by  the 
Minister  and  the  people,  standing:  And  any 
churches  may  insert  after  the  words,  Was  cru- 
cified, dead,  and  buried,  the  words,  He  descended 
into  Hell,  or  the  words,  He  went  into  the  place  of 
departed  spirits. 

T  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
1  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our 
Lord  ;  Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  Suffered 
under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead, 
and  buried :  The  third  day  he  rose  from 
the  dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  and 
sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almighty;  From  thence  He  shall 
come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  holy 
Catholic  Church — the  Communion  of 
Saints;  The  forgiveness  of  sins;  The 
resurrection  of  the  body,  And  the  life 
everlasting.  Amen. 
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EVENING   PRAYER. 
T[  And  after  that,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

The  Lord  be  with  you ; 

Ansioer.     And  with  thy  Spirit. 

Minister.     Let  us  pray. 

O  Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us; 

Answer.     And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

Minister.  0  God,  make  clean  our  hearts 
within  us. 

Answer.  And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit 
from  us. 

fl  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Collects  and 
Prayers  following,  in  whole  or  in  part,  or  others, 
at  his  discretion. 

A  Collect  for  Peace. 

OGOD,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all 
good  counsels,  and  all  just  works  do 
proceed;  give  unto  thy  servants  that 
peace  which  the  world  cannot  give ;  that 
our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  thy  com- 
mandments, and  also  that  by  thee,  we, 
being  defended  from  the  fear  of  our 
enemies,  may  pass  our  time  in  rest  and 
quietness;  through  the  merits  of  Jesus 
Christ  our  Saviour.     Amen. 

A  Collect  for  Divine  Light  and  Protection. 

LIGHTEN   our    darkness,   we   beseech 
thee,  0  heavenlv  Father,  and  by  thy 

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EVENING    PRAYER. 

great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils  and 
dangers,  for  the  love  of  thy  only  Son,  our 
Saviour,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  Future  Protection. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  by  whose  will  we 
±\.  were  created,  by  whose  providence  we 
have  been  sustained,  and  by  whose  mercy 
we  have  been  called  to  the  knowledge  of 
eternal  life,  vouchsafe  unto  us  evermore 
thy  preserving  and  protecting  grace.  Unto 
thee,  the  support  of  our  infancy,  the  help 
of  our  youth,  and  the  guide  of  our  advanc- 
ing years,  do  we  commit  our  lives  for  the 
time  to  come.  In  all  our  ways  we  ac- 
knowledge thee;  and  wilt  thou  direct  our 
paths.  In  our  prosperity  give  us  grace  to 
use  with  moderation  our  several  enjo}~- 
ments,  and  a  compassionate  spirit  for  the 
wants  of  others.  Save  us  from  those 
temptations  which  might  occasion  our  fall, 
and  in  our  adversity  impart  unto  us 
patience  and  strength.  These  blessings 
we  ask  in  the  name  of  our  only  Saviour, 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  the  Impenitent. 

0  MERCIFUL  God,  who  wouldest  not 
the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that 
he  should  be  converted  and  live,  and  hast 
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EVENING    PRAYER. 

revealed  Thyself  as  pardoning  iniquity 
through  Thine  only  Son :  We  beseech 
Thee  to  have  mercy  upon  the  impenitent 
and  unbelieving,  especially  upon  such  as 
may  be  here  present.  Awaken  in  them 
by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  a  deep  sense  of  their 
sinfulness  and  peril.  Take  from  them  all 
ignorance,  hardness  of  heart,  and  contempt 
of  Thy  word.  Make  them  to  know  and 
feel  that  there  is  none  other  name  under 
heaven  given  among  men  whereby  they 
must  be  saved,  but  only  the  name  of  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ.  And  so  fetch  them 
home  and  number  them  among  Thy  chil- 
dren, that  they  may  be  Thine  forever; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Spirit,  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


A  Prayer  for  Ministers  and  People. 

MOST  Gracious  God,  the  Giver  of  all 
good  and  perfect  gifts,  give  thy  grace, 
we  beseech  thee,  to  all  the  Ministers  of 
thy  word,  and  so  replenish  them  with  the 
truth  of  thy  doctrine,  and  endue  them 
with  innocency  of  life,  that  they  may 
faithfully  serve  before  thee,  to  the  glory 
of  thy  great  name  and  to  the  benefit  of  thy 
holy  Church.  And  to  all  thy  people  give 
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EVENING    PRAYER. 

thy  heavenly  grace,  that  with  meek  heart 
and  due  reverence  they  may  hear  and  re- 
ceive thy  holy  word,  truly  serving  thee  in 
holiness  and  righteousness  all  the  days  of 
their  life;  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  only 
Mediator  and  Redeemer.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  CJiristian  Faith. 

ALMIGHTY  God  and  heavenly  Father, 
Open  thou  our  eyes  that  we  may  see 
ourselves  to  he  sinners  in  thy  sight,  par- 
takers of  a  fallen  nature,  and  actual 
transgressors  against  thee.  Enable  us  to 
realize  our  continual  need,  both  of  thy  par- 
doning mercy  and  of  thy  quickening 
grace,  and  to  receive  Jesus  Christ  as 
the  only  Saviour  of  our  souls.  May  we 
trust  in  his  atonement,  and  rely  on  his 
intercession,  as  our  only  hope.  Rejoicing 
in  thy  free  salvation,  and  renouncing  our 
own  righteousness,  may  we  walk  in  the 
way  of  thy  commandments,  serving  thee 
faithfully,  and  striving  against  every  sin; 
through  the  grace  that  is  in  Christ  Jesus 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

Prayer  for  the  Holy  Spirit. 

OGOD,  Holy  Ghost,  sanctifier  of  the 
faithful,  visit,  we  pray  thee,  this  con- 
gregation   with     thv    love    and     favor ; 

hi 


EVENING   PRAYER. 

enlighten  their  minds  more  and  more  with 
the  light  of  the  everlasting  Gospel ;  graft 
in  their  hearts  a  love  of  the  truth;  increase 
in  them  true  religion;  nourish  them  with 
all  goodness;  and  of  thy  great  mercy  keep 
them  in  the  same,  0  blessed  Spirit,  whom 
with  the  Father  and  the  Son  together  we 
worship  and  glorify  as  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

A  General  Supplication. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  promised 
jt\.  to  hear  the  petition  of  those  who  ask 
in  thy  Son's  Name :  We  beseech  thee  mer- 
cifully to  incline  thine  ears  unto  us,  who 
have  now  made  our  prayers  and  supplica- 
tions unto  thee;  and  grant,  that  those 
things  which  we  have  faithfully  asked 
according  to  thy  will,  may  effectually  be 
obtained,  to  the  relief  of  our  necessity, 
and  to  the  setting  forth  of  thy  glory; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

2  Cor.  xiii,  14. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
and  the  love  of  God,  and  the  fellowship 
of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all  evermore. 

Amen. 

Here  endeth  the  Alternate  Order  of  Evening  Prayer. 

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PRAYERS  AND  THANKSGIVINGS 

UPON  SEVERAL  OCCASIONS. 

FOR  USE  BEFORE  THE  TWO  FINAL  PRAYERS  OF 
MORNING  AND  EVENING  SERVICE. 


Pit  a  r ERS. 

For  Bain. 

OGOD,  heavenly  Father,  who  by  thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  hast  promised  to  all 
those  who  seek  thy  kingdom  and  the 
righteousness  thereof,  all  things  necessary 
to  their  bodily  sustenance ;  Send  us,  we 
beseech  thee,  in  this  our  necessity,  such 
moderate  rain  and  showers,  that  we  may 
receive  the  fruits  of  the  earth  to  our  com- 
fort, and  to  thy  honor;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Fair  Weather. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father, 
we  humbly  beseech  thee,  of  thy  great 
goodness,  to  restrain   those  immoderate 
rains,  wherewith,  for  our  sins,  thou  hast 
afflicted  us;  And  we  pray  thee  to  send  us 
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PRAYERS. 

such  seasonable  weather,  that  the  earth 
may,  in  due  time,  yield  her  increase, ^  for 
our  use  and  benefit;  and  give  us  grace, 
that  we  may  learn,  by  thy  punishments, 
to  amend  our  lives,  and  for  thy  clemency 
to  give  thee  thanks  and  praise ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

In  Time  of  Dearth  and  Famine. 

OGOD,  heavenly  Father,  whose  gift  it 
is  that  the  rain  doth  fall,  and  the  earth 
bring  forth  her  increase ;  Behold,  we  be- 
seech thee,  the  afflictions  of  thy  people ; 
increase  the  fruits  of  the  earth  by  thy 
heavenly  benediction  ;  and  grant  that  the 
scarcity  and  dearth,  which  we  now  most 
justly  suffer  for  our  sins,  may,  through 
thy  goodness,  be  mercifully  turned  into 
plenty;  for  the  love  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord;  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  all  honor  and  glory,  now  and 
forever.     Amen. 

For  a  Sick  Person. 

0  FATHER  of  mercies,  and  God  of  all 
comfort,  our  only  help  in  time  of  need ; 
look  down  from  heaven,  we  humbly  be- 
seech thee,  behold,  visit,  and  relieve  thy 
sick  servant,  for  whom  our  prayers  are 
desired.  Look  upon  him  with  the  eyes  of 
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PRAYERS. 

thy  mercy ;  comfort  him  with  a  sense  of 
thy  goodness;  preserve  him  from  the 
temptations  of  the  enemy ;  give  him 
patience  under  his  affliction ;  and,  in  thy 
good  time,  restore  him  to  health,  and  en- 
able him  to  lead  the  residue  of  his  life  in 
thy  fear,  and  to  thy  glory.  Or  else  give 
him  grace  so  to  take  thy  visitation,  that, 
after  this  painful  life  is  ended,  he  may  dwell 
with  thee  in  life  everlasting;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  a  Sick  Child. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  and  merciful  Father, 
to  whom  alone  belong  the  issues  of 
life  and  death ;  look  down  from  heaven, 
we  humbly  beseech  thee,  with  the  eyes  of 
mercy,  upon  the  sick  child  for  whom  our 
prayers  are  desired.  Deliver  hivi,  0 
Lord,  in  thy  good  appointed  time,  from 
his  bodily  pain,  and  visit  him  with  thy 
salvation ;  that  if  it  should  be  thy  good 
pleasure  to  prolong  his  days  here  on  earth, 
he  may  live  to  thee,  and  be  an  instrument 
of  thy  glory,  by  serving  thee  faithfully, 
and  doing  good  in  his  generation.  Or  else 
receive  him  into  those  heavenly  habita- 
tions, where  the  souls  of  those  who  sleep 
in  the  Lord  Jesus  enjoy  perpetual  rest 
and  felicity.  Grant  this,  0  Lord,  for  the 
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PRAYERS. 

love  of  thy  Son,  our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

In  Time  of  Great  Sickness  and  Mortality. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Lord  of  life 
and  death,  of  sickness  and  health ;  re- 
gard our  supplications,  we  humbly  beseech 
thee,  and  as  thou  hast  thought  fit  to  visit 
us  for  our  sins  with  great  sickness  and 
mortality,  in  the  midst  of  thy  judgment,  O 
Lord,  remember  mercy.  Have  pity  upon 
us  miserable  sinners,  and  withdraw  from 
us  the  grievous  sickness  with  which  we  are 
afflicted.  May  this  thy  fatherly  correction 
have  its  due  influence  upon  us,  by  lead- 
ing us  to  consider  how  frail  and  uncertain 
our  life  is ;  that  we  may  apply  our  hearts 
unto  that  heavenly  wisdom,  which  in  the 
end  will  bring  us  to  everlasting  life; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  a  Person  under  Affliction. 

A  MERCIFUL  God,  and  heavenly 
Vj  Father,  who  hast  taught  us,  in  thy 
'  holy  Word,  that  thou  dost  not  willingly 
aiflict  or  grieve  the  children  of  men ;  Look 
with  pity,  we  beseech  thee,  upon  the 
sorrows  of  thy  servant,  for  whom  our 
prayers  are  desired.  In  thy  wisdom  thou 
hast  seen  fit  to  visit  him  with  trouble,  and 
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PRAYERS. 

to  bring  distress  upon  him.  Remember 
him,  0  Lord,  in  mercy;  sanctify  thy 
fatherly  correction  to  him  ;  endue  his  soul 
with  patience  under  his  affliction,  and 
with  resignation  to  thy  blessed  will ;  com- 
fort him  with  a  sense  of  thy  goodness;  lift 
up  thy  countenance  upon  him,  and  give 
him  peace;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

For  a  Person,  or  Persons,  Going  to  Sea. 

OETERXAL  God,  who  alone  spreadest 
out  the  heavens,  and  rulest  the  raging 
of  the  sea  ;  we  commend  to  thy  Almighty 
protection,  thy  servant,  for  whose  preser- 
vation on  the  great  deep  our  prayers  are 
desired.  Guard  him,  we  beseech  thee, 
from  the  dangers  of  the  sea,  from  sick- 
ness, from  the  violence  of  enemies,  and 
from  every  evil  to  which  he  may  be  ex- 
posed. Conduct  him  in  safety  to  the  haven 
where  he  would  be,  with  a  grateful  sense 
of  thy  mercies ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

For  a  Person,  or  Persons,   Travelling  by 
Land. 

OGOD,  the  Protector  of  all  who  trust 
in  thee,  we  commend  to  thy  Fatherly 
care,  thy   servant   for   whose    protection 
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PRAYERS. 

from  the  dangers  of  travel  our  prayers  are 
desired.  Wherever  he  may  go,  let  thy 
presence  be  with  him.  Keep  him  from 
sickness,  from  accident,  and  from  violence. 
Let  his  conversation  be  always  as  be- 
cometh  the  Gospel  of  Christ,  and  bring 
him  in  safety  to  the  place  where  he  would 
be,  with  a  grateful  sense  of  thy  mercies ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen, 

For  Prisoners. 

OGOD,  who  sparest  when  we  deserve 
punishment,  and  in  thy  wrath  remem- 
berest  mercy;  we  humbly  beseech  thee, 
of  thy  goodness  to  comfort  and  succor  all 
those  who  are  under  reproach  and  misery 
in  the  house  of  bondage;  correct  them 
not  in  thine  anger,  neither  chasten  them 
in  thy  sore  displeasure.  Give  them  a 
right  understanding  of  themselves,  and  of 
thy  threats  and  promises;  that  they  may 
neither  cast  away  their  confidence  in  thee, 
nor  place  it  anywhere  but  in  thee.  Re- 
lieve the  distressed,  protect  the  innocent, 
and  awaken  the  guilty:  and  forasmuch 
as  thou  alone  bringest  light  out  of  dark- 
ness, and  good  out  of  evil,  grant  that  the 
pains  and  punishments  which  these  thy 
servants  endure,  through  their  bodily 
confinement,  may  tend  to  setting  free 
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PRAYERS. 

their  souls  from  the  chains  of  sin;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

After  Condemnation. 

OMOST  gracious  and  merciful  God,  we 
earnestly  beseech  thee  to  have  pity 
and  compassion  upon  those  persons  recom- 
mended to  our  prayers,  who  now  lie  under 
the  sentence  of  the  law,  and  are  appointed 
to  die.  Tisit  them,  0  Lord,  with  thy 
mercy  and  salvation ;  convince  them  of 
the  miserable  condition  they  are  in,  by 
their  sins  and  wickedness;  and  let  thy 
powerful  grace  produce  in  them  such  a 
godly  sorrow,  and  sincere  repentance,  as 
thou  wilt  be  pleased  to  accept.  Give  them 
a  strong  and  lively  faith  in  thy  Son,  our 
blessed  Saviour,  and  make  it  effectual  to 
the  salvation  of  their  souls.  O  Lord,  in 
judgment  remember  mercy;  and  what- 
ever sufferings  they  are  to  endure  in  this 
world,  yet  deliver  them,  O  God,  from  the 
bitter  pains  of  eternal  death.  Pardon 
their  sins,  and  save  their  souls,  for  the  sake 
and  merits  of  thy  dear  Son,  our  blessed 
Saviour  and  Redeemer.     Amen. 

In  Time  of  War  and  Tumults. 

0    ALMIGHTY     God,    the     supreme 
Governor  of  all  things,  whose  power 
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PRAYERS. 

no  creature  is  able  to  resist,  to  whom  it 
belongeth  justly  to  punish  sinners,  and  to 
be  merciful  to  those  who  truly  repent ; 
Save  and  deliver  us,  we  humbly  beseech 
thee,  from  the  hands  of  our  enemies ;  that 
we,  being  armed  with  thy  defence,  may 
be  preserved  evermore  from  all  perils,  to 
glorify  thee,  who  art  the  only  giver  of  all 
victory ;  through  the  merits  of  thy  Son, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

ff  Or  this. 

OALMIGTHTY  Lord,  who  art  a  most 
strong  tower  to  all  those  who  put  their 
trust  in  thee,  to  whom  all  things  in  heaven, 
in  earth,  and  under  the  earth,  do  bow  and 
obey,  be  now  and  evermore  our  defence; 
and  make  us  to  know  and  feel,  that  there 
is  none  other  Name  under  heaven  given 
to  man,  in  whom,  and  through  whom 
we  may  receive  health  and  salvation, 
but  only  the  Name  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

For  those  who  are  to  be  Ordained. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father, 
ix  who  has  purchased  to  thyself  an  uni- 
versal Church  by  the  precious  blood  of  thy 
dear  Son ;  Mercifully  look  upon  the  same, 
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PRAYERS. 

and  at  this  time  so  guide  and  govern  the 
minds  of  thy  servants  the  Bishops  and 
Pastors  of  thy  flock,  that  they  may  lay 
hands  suddenly  on  no  man,  but  faithfully 
and  wisely  make  choice  of  fit  persons,  to 
serve  in  the  Ministry  of  thy  Church.  And, 
to  those  who  shall  be  ordained  to  any 
holy  function,  give  thy  grace  and  heavenly 
benediction ;  that  both  by  their  life  and 
doctrine  they  may  show  forth  thy  glory, 
and  set  forward  the  salvation  of  all  men; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Ministers. 

MOST  gracious  G-od,  the  giver  of  all 
good  and  perfect  gifts;  give  thy  grace, 
we  beseech  thee,  to  thy  servant,  to  whom 
the  charge  of  this  congregation  is  com- 
mitted; and  so  replenish  him  with  the 
truth  of  thy  doctrine,  and  endue  him 
with  innocency  of  life,  that  he  may  faith- 
fully serve  before  thee,  to  the  glory  of  thy 
great  name,  and  the  benefit  of  thy  holy 
Church,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  only 
Mediator  and  Redeemer.     Amen. 

OHOLY  Jesus,  who  hast  purchased  to 
thyself  an  universal  Church,  and  hast 
promised  to  be  with  thy  Ministers  to  the 
end  of  the  world;   be  graciously  pleased 
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PRAYERS. 

to  bless  the  ministry  and  service  of  him. 
who  is  appointed  to  offer  the  sacrifices  of 
prayer  and  praise  to  thee  in  this  house, 
which  is  called  by  thy  name.  May  the 
words  of  his  mouth,  and  the  meditation 
of  his  heart,  be  always  acceptable  in  thy 
sight,  0  Lord,  our  strength  and  our  Re- 
deemer.    Amen. 

OLOED,  our  God,  we  are  not  worthy 
that  thou  shouldest  come  under  our 
roof;  yet  thou  hast  honored  thy  servants 
with  appointing  them  to  stand  in  thy 
House,  and  to  serve  in  thy  name.  To  thee 
and  to  thy  service  we  devote  ourselves,  soul, 
body,  and  spirit,  with  all  their  powers  and 
faculties.  Fill  our  memory  with  the  words 
of  thy  Law ;  enlighten  our  understanding 
with  the  illumination  of  the  Holy  Ghost; 
and  may  all  the  wishes  and  desires  of  our 
will  centre  in  what  thou  hast  commanded. 
And,  to  make  us  instrumental  in  promot- 
ing the  salvation  of  the  people  committed 
to  our  charge,  grant  that  we  may  faith- 
fully administer  thy  holy  Sacraments, 
and  by  our  life  and  doctrine  set  forth  thy 
true  and  lively  Word.  Be  ever  with  us 
in  the  performance  of  all  the  duties  of 
our  ministry;  in  prayer,  to  quicken  our 
devotion;  in  praises,  to  heighten  our  love 
and  gratitude;  and  in  preaching,  to  give 
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PRAYERS. 

a  readiness  of  thought  and  expression 
suitable  to  the  clearness  and  excellency 
of  thy  Holy  Word.  Grant  this,  for  the 
sake  of  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son,  our  Saviour. 
Amen. 

MOST  merciful  Father,  we  beseech  thee 
to  send  down  upon  us  thy  servants, 
thy  heavenly  blessing;  and  endue  us  with 
thy  holy  Spirit,  that  in  preaching  thy  word, 
we  may  not  only  be  earnest  to  reprove, 
beseech,  and  rebuke  with  all  patience  and 
doctrine;  but  also  may  be  to  such  as 
believe,  wholesome  examples  in  word,  in 
conversation,  in  love,  in  faith,  in  chastity, 
and  in  purity;  that  faithfully  fulfilling  our 
course,  at  the  latter  day  we  may  receive 
the  crown  of  righteousness  laid  up  by  the 
Lord,  the  righteous  Judge,  who  liveth 
and  reign eth  one  God,  with  the  Father  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

For  Congregations. 

OGOD,  Holy  Ghost,  Sanctifier  of  the 
Faithful,  visit,  we  pray  thee,  this  Con- 
gregation with  thy  love  and  favor;  en- 
lighten their  minds  more  and  more  with 
the  light  of  the  everlasting  Gospel ;  graft 
in  their  hearts  a  love  of  the  truth ;  in- 
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PRAYERS. 

crease  in  them  true  religion;  nourish 
them  with  all  goodness ;  and  of  thy  great 
mercy  keep  them  in  the  same,  0  blessed 
Spirit,  whom,  with  the  Father  and  the 
Son  together,  we  worship  and  glorify  as 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  built 
thy  Church  upon  the  foundation  of 
the  Apostles  and  Prophets,  Jesus  Christ 
himself  being  the  chief  Corner-Stone ; 
Grant  that,  by  the  operation  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  all  Christians  may  be  so  joined 
together  in  unity  of  spirit,  and  in  the 
bond  of  peace,  that  they  may  be  an  holy 
temple  acceptable  unto  thee.  And  espe- 
cially to  this  Congregation  present,  give 
the  abundance  of  thy  grace;  that  with 
one  heart  they  may  desire  the  prosperity 
of  thy  holy  Church,  and  with  one  mouth 
may  profess  the  faith  once  delivered  to 
the  Saints.  Defend  them  from  the  sins 
of  heresy  and  schism ;  let  not  the  foot  of 
pride  come  nigh  to  hurt  them,  nor  the 
hand  of  the  ungodly  to  cast  them  down. 
And  grant  that  the  course  of  this  world 
may  be  so  peaceably  ordered  by  thy 
governance,  that  thy  Church  may  joyfully 
serve  thee  in  all  godly  quietness;  that  so 
they  may  walk  in  the  ways  of  truth  and 
peace,  and  at  last  be  numbered  with  thy 
6-A 


PRAYERS. 

Saints  in  glory  everlasting;  through  thy 
merits,  0  blessed  Jesus,  thou  gracious 
Bishop  and  Shepherd  of  our  souls,  who 
art,  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

For  JL'ssionaries. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  the  desire  of  all 
nations,  watch  over  thy  messengers  both 
by  sea  and  land;  prosper  their  endeavors 
to  spread  thy  Gospel  among  the  heathen; 
accompany  the  word  of  their  testimony  con- 
cerning the  atonement  with  demonstra- 
tion of  thy  Spirit  and  of  power.  May 
they  see  thy  Avork  prospering  in  their 
hands;  and  hasten  the  time,  0  gracious 
Saviour,  when  the  multitude  of  the  hea- 
then shall  be  gathered  into  thy  fold,  and 
when  all  in  every  land  who  neglect  thy 
salvation,  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 
Grant  this,  0  Saviour,  for  the  glory  of 
thy  name.     Amen. 

For  Youth  and  Institutions  of  Learning. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  the  author  of  all  be- 
^ ~1.  ing,  our  only  true  guide  and  protector, 
visit  with  thy  blessing,  we  pray  thee,  our 
Sunday-schools  and  seminaries  of  learn- 
ing. Inspire  the  teachers  with  a  proper 
sense  of  their  solemn  duties,  and  with 
grace  and  strength  to  fulfill  them.  May 
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PRAYERS. 

our  youth  be  trained  up  in  thy  nurture 
and  admonition.  Implant  in  their  hearts 
that  fear  of  the  Lord  which  is  the  begin- 
ning of  knowledge,  and  that  faith  which 
worketh  by  love  and  overcometh  the 
world.  Fill  their  memories  with  the 
words  of  thy  law.  Open  their  under- 
standings to  the  truth,  as  in  Jesus;  so  that, 
made  wise  unto  salvation,  they  may  escape 
the  pollutions  of  error  and  sin,  and  be- 
come strong  in  thy  hands  for  the  main- 
tenance of  pure  and  undefiled  religion 
among  men.  Grant  this,  for  the  sake  of 
Jesus  Christ,  thy  son,  our  Saviour*  Amen. 

To  be  used  at  the  Meetings  of  Ecclesiastical 
Bodies. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who, 
by  thy  Holy  Spirit,  didst  preside  in 
the  councils  of  the  blessed  Apostles,  and 
hast  promised,  through  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  to  be  with  thy  Church  to  the  end 
of  the  world;  we  beseech  thee  to  be  pres- 
ent with  the  council  of  this  portion  of  thy 
Church  here  assembled  in  thy  name  and 
presence.  Save  them  from  all  error,  igno- 
rance, pride,  and  prejudice;  and  of  thy 
great  mercy  vouchsafe,  we  beseech  thee,  so 
to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern  us  in  our 
present  work,  by  the  mighty  power  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  that  the  comfortable  Gospel 
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PRAYERS. 

of  Christ  may  be  truly  preached,  truly  re- 
ceived, and  truly  followed,  in  all  places, 
to  the  breaking  down  the  kingdom  of  sin, 
Satan,  and  death;  till  at  length  the  whole 
of  thy  dispersed  sheep,  being  gathered 
into  thy  fold,  shall  become  partakers  of 
everlasting  life;  through  the  merits  and 
death  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour.  Amen. 

After  the  Sermon. 

i  SSIST  us  mercifully,  0  Lord,  in  these 
Xi-  our  supplications  and  prayers;  and 
dispose  the  way  of  thy  servants  towards 
the  attainment  of  everlasting  salvation; 
that  among  all  the  changes  and  chances 
of  this  mortal  life,  they  may  ever  be  de- 
fended by  thy  most  gracious  and  ready 
help;  through  Jesus*  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

GRAXT,  we  beseech  thee.  Almighty 
God,  that  the  words  which  we  have 
heard  this  day,  with  our  outward  ears, 
may,  through  thy  grace,  be  so  grafted  in- 
wardly in  our  hearts,  that  they  may  bring 
forth  in  us  the  fruit  of  good  living;  to 
the  honor  and  praise  of  thy  Xame ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

DIRECT  us,  0  Lord,  in  all  our  doings, 
with  thy  most  gracious  favor,  and  fur- 
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PRAYERS. 

ther  us  with  thy  continual  help ;  that  in 
all  our  works  begun,  continued,  and  ended 
in  thee,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy  Name ; 
and  finally,  by  thy  mercy,  obtain  everlast- 
ing life ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  the  fountain  of  all 
■A.  wisdom,  who  knowest  our  necessities 
before  we  ask,  and  our  ignorance  in  ask- 
ing; we  beseech  thee  to  have  compassion 
upon  our  infirmities;  and  those  things 
which  for  our  unworthiness  we  dare  not, 
and  for  our  blindness  we  cannot  ask, 
vouchsafe  to  give  us,  for  the  worthiness 
of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  promised 
A.  to  hear  the  petitions  of  those  who  ask 
in  thy  Son's  name ;  We  beseech  thee  merci- 
fully to  incline  thine  ears  to  us  who  have 
now  made  our  prayers  and  supplications 
unto  thee;  and  grant,  that  those  things 
which  we  have  faithfully  asked  according 
to  thy  will,  may  effectually  be  obtained, 
to  the  relief  of  our  necessity,  and  to  the 
setting  forth  of  thy  glory  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

BLESSED  be  thy  name,  0  Lord  God, 
for  that  it  hath  pleased  thee  to  have 

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PRAYERS. 

thy  habitation  among  the  sons  of  men, 
and  to  dwell  in  the  midst  of  the  assembly 
of  the  saints  upon  the  earth;  bless,  we 
beseech  thee,  the  religious  services  of  this 
day,  and  grant  that  in  this  place  which  is 
dedicated  to  thee  thy  holy  name  may 
be  worshiped,  and  thy  Gospel  preached 
in  truth  and  purity  throughout  all  gene- 
rations; through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Benediction. 

THE  God  of  peace,  who  brought  again 
from  the  dead  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
the  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through 
the  blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant; 
Make  you  perfect  in  every  good  work  to 
do  his  will,  working  in  you  that  which  is 
well  pleasing  in  his  sight;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  to  whom  be  glory  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

Or  this. 

THE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  un- 
derstanding, keep  your  hearts  and 
minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  God, 
And  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord: 
and  the  blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the 
Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  always. 
Amen. 

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THANKSGIVINGS. 

THANKSGIVINGS. 

For  Bain. 

OGOD,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  by  thy 
gracious  providence  dost  cause  the  for- 
mer and  the  latter  rain  to  descend  upon 
the  earth,  that  it  may  bring  forth  fruit  for 
the  use  of  man ;  We  give  thee  humble 
thanks  that  it  hath  pleased  thee,  in  our  great 
necessity,  to  send  us  at  the  last  a  joyful  rain 
upon  thine  inheritance,  and  to  refresh  it 
when  it  was  dry,  to  the  great  comfort  of  us 
thy  unworthy  servants,  and  to  the  glory 
of  thy  holy  Name ;  through  thy  mercies 
in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Fair  Weather. 

OLORD  God,  who  hast  justly  humbled 
us  by  thy  late  visitation  of  us  with 
immoderate  rain  and  waters,  and  in  thy 
mercy  hast  relieved  and  comforted  our 
souls  by  this  seasonable  and  blessed  change 
of  weather;  We  praise  and  glorify  thy 
holy  jSTame,  for  this  thy  mercy,  and  will 
always  declare  thy  loving  kindness  from 
generation  to  generation;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
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THANKSGIVINGS.     . 

For  Plenty. 

OMOST  merciful  Father,  who  of  thy 
gracious  goodness  hast  heard  the 
devout  prayers  of  thy  Church,  and  turned 
our  dearth  and  scarcity  into  plenty ;  We 
give  thee  humble  thanks  for  this  thy 
special  bounty ;  beseeching  thee  to  con- 
tinue thy  loving  kindness  unto  us,  that 
our  land  may  yield  us  her  fruits  of  in- 
crease, to  thy  glory  and  our  comfort; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


For    Peace    and    Deliverance   from    our 
Enemies. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  art  a  strong 
tower  of  defence  unto  thy  servants 
against  the  face  of  their  enemies ;  We  yield 
thee  praise  and  thanksgiving,  for  our  de- 
liverance from  those  great  and  apparent 
dangers  wherewith  we  were  compassed. 
We  acknowledge  it  is  of  thy  mercy  that 
we  are  not  consumed,  because  thy  compas- 
sions fail  not.  It  is  of  thy  goodness  that  we 
were  not  delivered  over  as  a  prey  unto 
them ;  and  we  beseech  thee  still  to  continue 
thy  goodness  toward  us,  that  all  the  world 
may  know  that  thou  art  our  Saviour  and 
mighty  Deliverer;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

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THANKSGIVINGS. 

Thanksgiving  for  Peace. 

0  ETERNAL  God,  our  heavenly  Father, 
who  alone  makest  men  to  be  of  one 
mind  in  a  house,  and  stillest  the  outrage 
of  a  violent  and  unruly  people;  We  bless 
thy  holy  Name,  that  it  hath  pleased  thee 
to  appease  the  seditious  tumults  which 
have  been  lately  raised  up  amongst  us ; 
most  humbly  beseeching  thee  to  grant  to 
all  of  us  grace,  that  we  may  henceforth 
obediently  walk  in  thy  holy  command- 
ments; and,  leading  a  quiet  and  peaceable 
life  in  all  godliness  and  honesty,  may  con- 
tinually offer  unto  thee  our  sacrifice  of 
praise  and  thanksgiving  for  these  thy 
mercies  toward  us;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Deliverance  from  great  Sickness  and 
Mortality. 

OLORD  God,  who  hast  wounded  us  for 
our  sins,  and  consumed  us  for  our 
transgressions,  by  thy  late  heavy  and 
dreadful  visitation ;  and  now,  in  the  midst 
of  judgment  remembering  mercy,  hast 
redeemed  our  souls  from  the  jaws  of 
death ;  We  offer  unto  thy  fatherly  good- 
ness ourselves,  our  souls  and  bodies  which 
thou  hast  delivered,  to  be  a  living  sacrifice 
unto  thee,  always  praising  and  magnifying 
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THANKSGIVINGS. 


thy  mercies  in  the  midst  of  thy  Church ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


For  a  Recovery  from  Sickness. 

OGOD  who  art  the  giver  of  life,  of 
health,  and  of  safety,  We  bless  thy 
Name,  that  thou  hast  been  pleased  to 
deliver  from  his  bodily  sickness  this  thy 
servant,  who  now  desires  to  return  thanks 
unto  thee,  in  the  presence  of  all  thy 
people.  Gracious  art  thou,  0  Lord,  and 
full  of  compassion  to  the  children  of  men. 
May  his  heart  be  duly  impressed  with  a 
sense  of  thy  merciful  goodness,  and  may 
he  devote  the  residue  of  his  days  to  an 
humble,  holy,  and  obedient  walking  be- 
fore thee ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

For  a  Safe  Return  from  Sea. 

MOST  gracious  Lord,  whose  mercy  is 
over  all  thy  works;  We  praise  thy 
holy  Name  that  thou  hast  been  pleased  to 
conduct  in  safety,  through  the  perils  of 
-  the  great  deep,  this  thy  servant,  who  now 
desires  to  return  his  thanks  unto  thee,  in 
thy  holy  Church.  May  he  be  duly  sensi- 
ble of  thy  merciful  providence  towards 
him,  and  ever  express  his  thankfulness  by 
7  73 


THANKSGIVINGS. 

a  holy  trust  in  thee,  and  obedience  to  thy 
laws ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

For  a  safe  Return  from  a  Journey. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  whose  mercies  are 
over  all  thy  works,  we  adore  thee  for 
thy  goodness  to  the  children  of  men.  But 
especially  do  we  render  thee  hearty  thanks 
for  the  safe  conduct,  through  manifold 
dangers,  of  thy  servant,  who,  in  the  pres- 
ence of  thy  people,  desires  to  acknowledge 
thy  benefits,  and  to  offer  unto  thee  the 
sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving.  Ac- 
cept his  offering,  we  beseech  thee,  0 
Lord;  and  give  him  grace  to  manifest 
his  sense  of  thy  goodness,  by  a  continued 
reliance  upon  thy  care,  and  by  devoting 
himself  to  thy  service  in  righteousness  of 
living;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

For  Deliverance  from  Peril. 

OGOD,  merciful  Father,  we  praise  thee 
in  that  thou  hast  heard  us  in  the  hour 
of  distress,  and  art  become  our  salvation. 
Thou  art  a  God  full  of  compassion,  and 
plenteous  in  mercy.  AVe  are  alive  to 
praise  thee  this  day,  not  for  our  worthi- 
ness, but  because  of  thy  great  mercies. 
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THANKSGIVINGS. 

When  we  were  in  distress,  thou  didst 
help  us  ;  when  trouble  was  hard  upon  us, 
and  our  strength  failed,  thine  almighty 
arm  was  our  defence.  Accept  our  thanks, 
and  keep  us  ever  mindful  of  thy  mercies; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Thanksgiving  of  Women  after  Child- 
birth. 

T[  To  be  said  when  any  Woman,  being  present  in 
Church,  shall  desire  to  return  Thanks  to  Almighty 
God  for  her  safe  deliverance. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  we  give  thee 
humble  thanks,  for  that  thou  hast  been 
graciously  pleased  to  preserve,  through 
the  great  pain  and  peril  of  childbirth, 
this  woman,  thy  servant,  who  desireth  now 
to  offer  her  praises  and  thanksgivings  unto 
thee.  Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  most 
merciful  Father,  that  she,  through  thy 
help,  may  both  faithfully  live  and  walk 
according  to  thy  will  in  this  life  present, 
and  also  may  be  partaker  of  everlasting 
glory  in  the  life  to  come ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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THE  ORDER  FOR  THE 

ADMINISTRATION  OP  THE  LORD'S 
SUPPER, 

OR  THE 

HOLY  COMMUNION. 

Note.  This  Communion  Service  may  be  used  in 
connection  with,  or  in  place  of  the  Order  of  Morn- 
ing Prayer. 

fl[  The  Minister  shall  give  notice  for  the  Adminis- 
tration of  the  Holy  Communion,  by  reading  this 
Exhortation. 

TV  EARLY  beloved  brethren,  on 


is  day  next  I  purpose,  through  God's 
assistance,  to  administer  the  Lord's 
Supper,  in  remembrance  of  his  meritori- 
ous Cross  and  Passion,  by  which  alone  we 
obtain  remission  of  our  sins,  and  are  made 
partakers  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  To 
this  Sacred  Feast  I  invite  all  who  are  reli- 
giously and  devoutly  disposed,  and  may 
the  Blessed  Spirit  incline  your  hearts  that 
ye  refuse  not  to  come  thereto,  being  so 
lovingly  bidden  by  Christ  Himself.] 
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I 


THE    COMMUNION. 

fl  The  Table,  at  the  Communion  time,  shall  have  a 
fair  white  linen  cloth  upon  it,  and  so  much  bread 
and  wine  as  the  Minister  shall  think  sufficient. 
And  the  Minister,  after  a  hymn  has  been  sung, 
shall  say : — 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

Answer.     And  with  thy  spirit. 

Minister.     Let  us  pray. 

0  Lord  show  thy  mercy  upon  us. 

Answer.     And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

Minister.  0  God,  make  clean  our  hearts 
within  us. 

Answer.  And  strengthen  us  with  thy 
Holy  Spirit. 

fl  Then  shall  the   Minister  and    people   say   the 
Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hal- 
lowed be  thy  Name.  Thy  kingdom 
come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is 
in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread:  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us. 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil:  For  thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
forever  and  ever.     Amen. 

The  Collect. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  unto  whom  all  hearts 
XX  are  open,  all  desires  known,  and  from. 

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THE   COMMUNION. 

whom  no  secrets  are  hid;  cleanse  the 
thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the  inspiration 
of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  perfectly 
love  thee,  and  worthily  magnify  thy  holy 
Name;  through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  rehearse  the  Ten  Com- 
mandments. 

Minister.  God  spake  these  words,  and 
said;  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God;  Thou  shalt 
have  none  other  gods  before  me. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  make  unto 
thee  any  graven  image,  or  any  likeness  of 
any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  that 
is  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the 
water  under  the  earth.  Thou  shalt  not 
bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  serve 
them :  for  I,  the  Lord  thy  God,  am  a 
jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the 
fathers  upon  the  children,  unto  the  third 
and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate 
me ;  and  showing  mercy  unto  thousands 
of  them  that  love  me  and  keep  my  com- 
mandments. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

31inister.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Name 
of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain;  for  the  Lord 
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will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh  his 
Fame  in  vain. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Remember  the  Sabbath-day 
to  keep  it  holy.  Six  days  shalt  thou  labor, 
and  do  all  thy  work;  but  the  seventh  day 
is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God.  In 
it  thou  shalt  not  do  any  work ;  thou,  nor 
thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  nor  thy  man- 
servant, nor  thy  maid-servant,  nor  thy 
cattle,  nor  thy  stranger  that  is  within  thy 
gates.  For  in  six  days  the  Lord  made 
heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in 
them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day; 
wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  Sabbath- 
day,  and  hallowed  it. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Honour  thy  father  and  thy 
mother :  that  thy  days  may  be  long  upon 
the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth 
thee. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.     Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adul- 
tery. 

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People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.     Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  wit- 
ness against  thy  neighbor. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy 
neighbor's  house,  thou  shalt  not  covet  thy 
neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  man-servant,  nor 
his  maid-servant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass, 
nor  any  thing  that  is  thy  neighbor's. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Hear  also  what  oar  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  saith :  Thou  shalt  love  the 
Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with 
all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind.  This 
is  the  first  and  great  commandment.  And 
the  second  is  like  unto  it,  Thou  shalt  love 
thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  On  these  two 
commandments  hang  all  the  law  and  the 
prophets. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
write  all  these  thy  laws  in  our  hearts,  we 
beseech  thee. 

Minister.  O  Almighty  Lord,  and  ever- 
lasting God,  vouchsafe,  we  beseech  thee, 
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to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern,  both  our 
hearts  and  bodies,  in  the  ways  of  thy  laws, 
and  in  the  works  of  thy  commandments ; 
that,  through  thy  most  mighty  protection, 
both  here  and  ever,  we  may  be  preserved 
in  body  and  soul ;  through  our  Lord  and 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

^  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  of  the  day.  And 
immediately  after  the  Collect,  the  Minister  shall 
read  the  Epistle,  saying,  The  Epistle  (or  the 
portion  of  Scripture  appointed  for  the  Epistle) 
is  written  in  the Chapter  of ,  be- 
ginning at  the Verse.     And  the  Epistle 

ended,  he  shall  say,  Here  endeth.  the  Epistle. 
The  Holy  Gospel  is  written  in  the Chap- 
ter of ,  beginning  at  the Verse. 

^  Here  the  people  shall  rise  and  say  or  sing : 
Glory  be  to  Thee,  0  Lord. 

^  Then  shall  be  read  the  Gospel,  and  after  it,  either 

the  Apostles',  or  the  Nicene  Creed. 
fl  Then,  after  a  Hymn,  shall  follow  the  Sermon. 

After  which  the  Minister  shall  return  to   the 

Lord's  Table,  and  shall  give  the  following,  or 

a  similar  invitation : 

OUR  fellow  Christians  of  other  branches 
of  Christ's  Church,  and  all  who  love 
our  Divine  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ 
in  sincerity,  are  affectionately  invited  to 
the  Lord's"  Table. 

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fl  If  there  should  be  a  collection,  one  or  more  of 
the  following  sentences  shall  be  read. 

LET  your  light  so  shine  before  men, 
that  they  may  see  your  good  works, 
and  glorify  your  Father  which  is  in 
heaven.     Si  Matt,  v,  16. 

Give,  and  it  shall  be  given  unto  you ; 
good  measure,  pressed  down,  and  shaken 
together,  and  running  over,  shall  men 
give  into  your  bosom.  For  with  the 
same  measure  that  ye  mete  withal  it  shall 
be  measured  to  you  again.  St.  Luke 
vi,  38. 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures 
upon  earth,  where  moth  and  rust  doth 
corrupt,  and  where  thieves  break  through 
and  steal:  But  lay  up  for  yourselves 
treasures  in  heaven,  where  neither  moth 
nor  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves 
do  not  break  through  nor  steal.  St  Matt 
vi,  19,  20. 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me, 
Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into  the  kingdom 
of  Heaven ;  but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of 
my  Father  which  is  in  Heaven.  St  Matt 
vii,  21. 

Zacchseus    stood,    and    said    unto    the 

Lord;    Behold,   Lord,   the   half  of  my 

goods  I  give  to  the  poor;    and  if  I  have 

taken  anything  from  any  man,  by  false 

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accusation,  I  restore  him  fourfold.  St. 
Luke  xix,  8. 

Who  goeth  a  warfare  any  time  at  his 
own  charges?  Who  planteth  a  vineyard, 
and  eateth  not  of  the  fruit  thereof?  Or 
who  feedeth  a  nock,  and  eateth  not  of  the 
milk  of  the  flock?     1  Cor.  ix,  7. 

If  we  have  sown  unto  you  spiritual 
things,  is  it  a  great  thing  if  we  shall  reap 
your  carnal  things?    1  Cor.  ix,  11. 

Do  ye  not  know  that  they  which  minis- 
ter about  holy  things  live  of  the  things 
of  the  temple  ?  and  they  which  wait  at  the 
altar  are  partakers  with  the  altar?  Even 
so  hath  the  Lord  ordained  that  they  which 
preach  the  Gospel  shall  live  of  the  Gospel. 
1  Cor.  ix,  13,  14. 

He  which  soweth  sparingly  shall  reap 
also  sparingly;  and  he  which  soweth 
bountifully  shall  reap  also  bountifully. 
Every  man  according  as  he  purposeth  in 
his  heart,  so  let  him  give;  not  grudgingly, 
or  of  necessity;  for  God  loveth  a  cheerful 
giver.     2  Cor.  ix,  6,  7. 

Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  Word 
communicate  unto  him  that  teacheth  in 
all  good  things.  Be  not  deceived;  God 
is  not  mocked:  for  whatsoever  a  man 
soweth,  that  shall  he  also  reap.  Gal.  vi, 
6,7. 

As  we  have,  therefore,  opportunity,  let 
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us  do  good  unto  all  men,  especially  unto 
them  who  are  of  the  household  of  faith. 
Gal  vi,  10. 

Godliness  with  contentment  is  great 
gain.  For  we  brought  nothing  into  this 
world,  and  it  is  certain  we  can  carry 
nothing  out.     1  Tim.  vi,  6,  7. 

Charge  them  that  are  rich  in  this  world, 
that  they  do  good,  that  they  be  rich  in 
good  works,  ready  to  distribute,  willing 
to  communicate ;  laying  up  in  store  for 
themselves  a  good  foundation  against  the 
time  to  come,  that  they  may  lay  hold  on 
eternal  life.     1  Tim.  vi,  17,  18,  19. 

To  do  good,  and  to  communicate,  for- 
get not:  for  with  such  sacrifices  God  is 
well  pleased.     Heb.  xiii,  16. 

"Whoso  hath  this  world's  good,  and 
seeth  his  brother  have  need,  and  shutteth 
up  his  bowels  of  compassion  from  him, 
how  dwell  eth  the  love  of  God  in  Him  ? 
1  St.  John  iii,  17. 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor  lendeth 
unto  the  Lord  ;  and  that  which  he  hath 
given  will  he  pay  him  again.  Prov.  xix, 
17. 

Blessed  is  he  that  consiclereth  the  poor : 
the  Lord  will  deliver  him  in  time  of 
trouble.     Psalm  xli,  1. 

God  is  not  unrighteous  to  forget  your 
work  and  labor  of  love,  which  ye  have 
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showed  toward  his  name,  in  that  ye  have 
ministered  to  the  saints,  and  do  minister. 
Heb.  vi,  10. 

Minister.     Let  us  pray  for  the  whole 
state  of  Christ's  Church  militant. 

ALMIGHTY  and  ever-living  God,  who 
hy  thy  holy  Apostle  has  taught  us  to 
make  prayers  and  supplications,  and  to 
give  thanks  for  all  men ;  We  humbly  be- 
seech thee  most  mercifully  [to  accept  our 
alms,  and]*  to  receive  these  *If  there  be 
our   prayers,  which  we  offer  n«  aims,  then 

Vi    J  -r\-    •        Tv/r   •  T.       shall   the  en- 

unto  thy  Divine  Majesty;  be-  closed  words 
seeching  thee  to  inspire  con-  be  omitted- 
tinually  the  Universal  Church  with  the 
spirit  of  truth,  unity,  and  concord:  And 
grant  that  all  those  who  do  confess  thy 
holy  Name  may  agree  in  the  truth  of  thy 
holy  Word,  and  live  in  unity  and  godly 
love.  We  beseech  thee  also,  so  to  direct 
and  dispose  the  hearts  of  all  who  are  in 
authority,  that  they  may  truly  and  impar- 
tially administer  justice,  to  the  punish- 
ment of  wickedness  and  vice,  and  to  the 
maintenance  of  thy  true  religion  and  vir- 
tue. Give  grace,  0  heavenly  Father,  to 
all  Ministers  of  thy  Gospel,  that  they  may, 
both  by  their  life  and  doctrine,  set  forth 
thy  true  and  lively  Word,  and  rightly  and 
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duly  administer  thy  Holy  Sacraments. 
And  to  all  thy  people  give  thy  heavenly 
grace;  and  especially  to  this  congregation 
here  present;  that,  with  meek  heart  and 
due  reverence,  they  may  hear  and  receive 
thy  holy  Word;  truly  serving  thee  in 
holiness  and  righteousness  all  the  days  of 
their  life.  And  we  most  humbly  beseech 
thee,  of  thy  goodness,  0  Lord,  to  comfort 
and  succor  all  those  who,  in  this  transitory 
life,  are  in  trouble,  sorrow,  need,  sickness, 
or  any  other  adversity.  And  we  also  bless 
thy  holy  Name  for  all  thy  servants  de- 
parted this  life  in  thy  faith  and  fear; 
beseeching  thee  to  give  us  grace  so  to 
follow  their  good  examples,  that  with 
them  we  may  be  partakers  of  thy  heavenly 
kingdom.  Grant  this,  0  Father,  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake,  our  only  Mediator  and 
Advocate.     Amen. 

^  After  this  prayer,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved  in  the  Lord,  ye  who 
mind  to  come  to  this  holy  Table  of 
the  Lord  must  consider  how  St.  Paul  ex- 
horteth  all  persons  to  examine  them- 
selves, before  they  eat  of  that  Bread,  and 
drink  of  that  Cup.  For,  the  benefit  is 
great,  if  with  a  true  penitent  heart  and 

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lively  faith  we  receive  this  Holy  Supper. 
Judge,  therefore,  yourselves,  brethren, 
that  ye  be  not  judged  of  the  Lord;  repent 
ye  truly  for  your  sins  past;  have  a  lively 
and  steadfast  faith  in  Christ  our  Saviour; 
amend  your  lives,  and  be  in  perfect  char- 
ity with  all  men ;  and  so  shall  ye  be  meet 
partakers  of  this  Holy  Feast.  And  above 
all  things,  ye  must  give  most  humble  and 
hearty  thanks  to  God,  the  Father,  the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  for  the  redemp- 
tion of  the  world  by  the  death  and  passion 
of  our  Saviour  Christ,  both  God  and  man; 
who  did  humble  himself,  even  to  the 
death  upon  the  Cross,  for  us,  miserable 
sinners,  who  lay  in  darkness  and  the 
shadow  of  death ;  that  he  might  make  us 
the  children  of  God,  and  exalt  us  to  ever- 
lasting life.  And  to  the  end  that  we 
should  always  remember  the  exceeding 
great  love  of  our  Master,  and  only  Saviour, 
Jesus  Christ,  thus  dying  for  us,  and  the 
innumerable  benefits  which  by  his  pre- 
cious blood-shedding  he  hath  obtained  for 
us;  he  hath  instituted  and  ordained  this 
Holy  Supper,  as  a  pledge  of  his  love,  and 
for  a  continual  remembrance  of  his  death, 
to  our  great  and  endless  comfort.  To  him, 
therefore,  with  the  Father  and  Holy 
Ghost,  let  us  give  (as  we  are  most 
bounden)  continual  thanks;  submitting 
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ourselves  wholly  to  his  holy  will  and 
pleasure,  and  studying  to  serve  him  in 
true  holiness  and  righteousness  all  the 
days  of  our  life.     Amen. 

Minister.  Ye  who  do  truly  and  earnestly 
repent  you  of  your  sins,  and  are  in  love 
and  charity  with  your  neighbors,  and 
intend  to  lead  a  new  life,  following  the 
commandments  of  God,  and  walking  from 
henceforth  in  his  holy  ways ;  draw  near 
with  faith,  and  take  this  holy  Sacrament 
to  your  comfort;  and  make  your  humble 
confession  to  Almighty  God,  devoutly 
kneeling. 

^  Confession  to  be  made  by  the  Minister  and  people. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  our  Lord 
J\.  Jesus  Christ,  Maker  of  all  things, 
Judge  of  all  men;  We  acknowledge  and 
bewail  our  manifold  sins  and  wickedness, 
Which  we,  from  time  to  time,  most  griev- 
ously have  committed,  By  thought,  word, 
and  deed,  Against  thy  Divine  Majesty, 
Provoking  most  justly  thy  wrath  and  in- 
dignation against  us.  We  do  earnestly 
repent,  And  are  heartily  sorry  for  these 
our  misdoings.  The  remembrance  of 
them  is  grievous  unto  us.  Have  mercy 
upon  us,  Have  mercy  upon  us,  most  mer- 
ciful Father;  For  thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ's  sake,  Forgive  us  all  that  is  past; 
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And  grant  that  we  may  ever  hereafter 
Serve  and  please  thee  in  newness  of  life, 
To  the  honor  and  glory  of  thy  Name; 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father, 
who  of  thy  great  mercy  hast  promised 
forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those  who,  with 
hearty  repentance  and  true  faith,  turn  unto 
thee;  Have  mercy  upon  us;  pardon  and 
deliver  us  from  all  our  sins;  confirm  and 
strengthen  us  in  all  goodness;  and  bring 
us  to  everlasting  life ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

If  Then  the  Minister,  standing,  shall  say, 

Hear  what  comfortable  words  our 
Saviour  Christ  saith  unto  all  who  truly 
turn  to  him : 

Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor  and  are 
heavy  laden,  and  I  will  give  you  rest.  St. 
Matt,  xi,  28. 

God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave 
his  only  begotten  Son,  that  whosoever 
believeth  in  him  should  not  perish,  but 
have  everlasting  life.     St.  John  iii,  16. 

Hear  also  what  St.  Paul  saith : 

This  is  a  faithful  saying,  and  worthy  of 
all  acceptation,  that  Christ  Jesus  came 
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into  the  world  to  save  sinners.  1  Tim.  i, 
15. 

Hear  also  what  St.  John  saith : 

If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  advocate 
with  the  Father,  Jesus  Christ  the  right- 
eous :  and  he  is  the  Propitiation  for  our 
eins.     1  St.  John  ii,  1,  2. 

Minister.     Lift  up  your  hearts. 

Answer.  We  lift  them  up  unto  the 
Lord. 

Minister.  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our 
Lord  God. 

Answer.     It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

Minister.  It  is  very  meet,  right,  and 
our  bounden  duty,  that  we  should  at  all 
times,  and  in  all  places,  give  thanks  unto 
thee,  0  Lord,  [Holy  Father,]*  Almighty 
Everlasting  God. 

fl  Here  shall  follow  the  proper  Preface,  according 
to  the  time,  if  there  be  any  specially  appointed  ; 
or  else  immediately  shall  be  said  or  sung,  by  the 
Minister  and  People, 

THEREFORE  with  Angels  and  Arch- 
angels, and  with  all  the  company  of 
heaven,  we  laud  and  magnify  thy  glorious 
name;  evermore  praising  thee,  and  say- 


*  These  words  [Holy   Father]  must  be  omitted  on 
Trinity  Sunday. 

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ing,  Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Hosts, 
heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  thy  glory ; 
Glory  be  to  thee,  0  Lord  Most  High. 
Arnen. 


PROPER  PREFACES. 

Upon  Christmas  Bay. 

BECAUSE  thou  didst  give  Jesus  Christ, 
thine  only  Son,  to  be  born  as  at  this 
time  for  us ;  who,  by  the  operation  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  was  made  very  man,  being 
born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  without  sin,  to 
make  us  clean  from  all  sin.  Therefore 
with  Angels,  etc. 

Upon  Easter  Day. 

BUT  chiefly  are  we  bound  to  praise  thee 
for  the  glorious  resurrection  of  thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  :  For  he  is  the 
very  Paschal  Lamb,  which  was  offered  for 
us,  and  hath  taken  away  the  sin  of  the 
world ;  who  by  his  death  hath  destroyed 
death,  and,  by  his  rising  to  life  again,  hath 
restored  to  us  everlasting  life.  Therefore 
with  Angels,  etc. 

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Upon  Ascension  Day. 

THROUGH  thy  most  dearly  beloved  Son, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  who,  after  his 
most  glorious  Resurrection,  manifestly 
appeared  to  all  his  Apostles,  and  in  their 
sight  ascended  up  into  heaven,  to  prepare 
a  place  for  us ;  that  where  he  is,  thither 
we  might  also  ascend,  and  reign  with 
him  in  glory.  Therefore  with  Angels, 
etc. 

Upon  Whitsunday. 

THROUGH  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  ac- 
cording to  whose  promise  the  Holy 
Ghost  has  been  given  to  convince  the 
world  of  sin,  of  righteousness,  and  of 
judgment ;  and  to  teach  thy  people,  lead- 
ing them  into  all  truth.  Therefore  with 
Angels,  etc. 


■©- 


Upon  Trinity  Sunday. 

BECAUSE  that  in  the  Unity  of  thy 
Divine  Essence  thou  hast  manifested 
thyself  in  a  Threefold  Personality :  God 
the  Father  loving  us,  God  the  Son  redeem- 
ing us,  and  God  the  Holy  Ghost  re- 
generating and  sanctifying  us.  Therefore 
with  Angels,  etc. 

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f  Or  else  this  may  be  said,  the  words  {Holy  Father} 
being  retained  in  the  introductory  Address, 

FOR  the  precious  death  and  merits  of 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  and 
for  the  sending  to  us  of  the  Holy  Ghost 
the  Comforter ;  who  are  one  with  thee  in 
thy  eternal  Godhead.  Therefore  with 
Angels,  etc. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  kneel  at  the   Lord's 
Table  and  say, 

WE  do  not  presume  to  come  to  this  thy 
table.  0  merciful  Lord,  trusting  in 
our  own  righteousness,  but  in  thy  mani- 
fold and  great  mercies.  We  are  not 
worthy  so  much  as  to  gather  up  the 
crumbs  under  thy  table.  But  thou  art 
the  same  Lord,  whose  property  is  always 
to  have  mercy.  Grant  us,  therefore,  gra- 
cious Lord,  so  to  commemorate  in  this 
breaking  of  bread  the  death  of  thy  dear 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  that  we  may  feed  on 
him  in  our  hearts  by  faith,  and  that  we 
may  evermore  dwell  in  him,  and  he  in  us. 
A  men. 


LL  glory  be  to  thee,  Almighty  God, 
-  our  heavenly  Father,  for  that  thou,  of 
93 


THE    COMMUNION. 

thy  tender  mercy,  didst  give  thine  only 
Son  Jesus  Christ  to  suffer  death  upon  the 
cross  for  our  redemption;  who  made  there 
(by  his  one  oblation  of  himself  once  of- 
feree) a  full,  perfect,  and  sufficient  sacrifice, 
oblation,  and  satisfaction,  for  the  sins  of 
the  whole  world;  and  did  institute,  and  in 
his  holy  Gospel  command  us  to  continue, 
a  perpetual  memory  of  that  his  precious 
death  and  sacrifice,  until  his  coming  again; 
for  in  the  night  in  which  he  was  betrayed 
he  took  Bread ;  and,  when  he  had  given 
thanks,  he  brake  it,  and  gave  to  his  dis- 
ciples, saying,  Take,  eat,  this  is  my  body, 
which  is  given  for  you ;  do  this  in  remem- 
brance of  me.  Likewise,  after  supper,  he 
took  the  Cup ;  and,  when  he  had  given 
thanks,  he  gave  it  to  them,  saying,  Drink 
ye  all  of  this  ;  for  this  is  my  Blood  of  the 
"New  Testament,  which  is  shed  for  you,  and 
for  many,  for  the  remission  of  sins;  do  this, 
as  oft  as  ye  shall  drink  it,  in  remembrance 
of  me. 


!f  Here  shall  be  sung  a  Hymn. 

Tf  Then  shall  the  Minister  first  receive  the  Com- 
munion himself,  and  proceed  to  deliver  the  same 

•  to  the  Ministers  assisting,  and,  after  that,  to  the 
people.  And  before  delivering  the  Bread,  he 
94 


THE   COMMUNION. 

shall  say,  to  all  the  Communicants  then  around 
the  Table, 

THE  Body  of  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
which   was   given   for  you,   preserve 
your  bodies  and  souls  unto  everlasting  life. 

fl  And  when  he  delivereth  the  Bread,  he  shall  say, 

TAKE  and  eat  this  bread  in  remembrance 
that  Christ  died  for  thee,  and  feed  on 
him  in  thy  heart,  by  faith,  with  thanksgiv- 
ing. 

fl  And  before  delivering  the  Cup,  he  shall  say,  to 
all  the  Communicants  then  around  the  Table, 

THE  Blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
which  was  shed  for  you,  preserve  your 
bodies  and  souls  unto  everlasting  life. 

If  And  when  he  delivereth  the  Cup,  he  shall  say, 

DRIXK  this  wine  in  remembrance  that 
Christ's  blood  was  shed  for  thee,  and 
be  thankful. 

If  After  all  have  communed,  then  shall  be  said  or 
sung  the  following  hymn  : 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and   on 
earth  peace,  good  will  towards  men. 
We  praise  thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  worship 
95 


THE   COMMUNION. 

thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we  give  thanks  to 
thee  for  thy  great  glory,  0  Lord  God, 
heavenly  King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 

0  Lord,  the  only  begotten  Son,  Jesus 
Christ;  O  Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son 
of  the  Father,  that  takest  away  the  sins 
of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou 
that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive  our 
prayer.  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right 
hand  of  God  the  Father,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy;  thou  only  art 
the  Lord  ;  thou  only,  O  Christ,  with  the 
Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory 
of  God  the  Father.     Amen. 


<[  After  this  shall  be   said  by  the   Minister,  all 
kneeling,  one  or  both  of  the  following  prayers. 

OLORD  and  heavenly  Father,  we  thy 
humble  servants  earnestly  desire  thy 
fatherly  goodness  mercifully  to  accept 
this  our  sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanksgiv- 
ing; most  humbly  beseeching  thee  to 
grant  that,  by  the  merits  and  death  of  thy 
kSon  Jesus  Christ,  and  through  faith  in  his 
blood,  we,  and  all  thy  whole  Church,  may 
obtain  remission  of  our  sins,  and  all  other 
benefits  of  his  passion.  And  here  we 
96 


THE    COMMUNION. 

offer  and  present  unto  thee,  0  Lord,  our- 
selves, our  souls  and  bodies,  to  be  a  rea- 
sonable, holy,  and  living  sacrifice  unto 
thee;  humbly  beseeching  thee  that  we 
and  all  partakers  of  the  Holy  Communion 
may  be  filled  with  thy  grace  and  heavenly 
benediction.  And  although  we  are  un- 
worthy, through  our  manifold  sins,  to 
offer  unto  thee  any  sacrifice;  yet  we 
beseech  thee  to  accept  this  our  bounden 
duty  and  service ;  not  weighing  our  merits, 
but  pardoning  our  offences,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord;  by  whom,  and  with 
whom,  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
all  honor  and  glory  be  unto  thee,  0 
Father  Almighty,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  ever  living  God,  we 
A.  most  heartily  thank  thee  for  that 
thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  call  us  to  the 
knowledge  of  the  truth,  and  faith  in  thy 
Son,  our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ;  and  dost 
assure  us  thereby  of  thy  favor  and  good- 
ness towards  us;  and  that  we  are  very 
members  incorporate  in  the  mystical  body 
of  thy  Son,  which  is  the  blessed  company 
of  all  faithful  people;  and  are  also  heirs 
through  hope  of  thy  everlasting  kingdom, 
by  the  merits  of  the  most  precious  death 
and  passion  of  thy  dear  Son.  And  we 
9  97 


THE   COMMUNION. 

most  humbly  beseech  thee,  0  heavenly 
Father,  so  to  assist  us  with  thy  grace,  that 
we  may  continue  in  that  holy  fellowship, 
and  do  all  such  good  works  as  thou  hast 
prepared  for  us  to  walk  in;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  to  whom,  with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honor 
and  glory,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

fl  Then  shall  the  Minister  dismiss  them  with  these 
words : 

THE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all 
understanding,  keep  your  hearts  and 
minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  God, 
and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  :  and 
the  blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father, 
the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst 
you,  and  remain  with  you  always.  Amen. 

fl  Or  these  : 

THE  God  of  peace,  who  brought  again 
from  the  dead  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
the  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through 
the  blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant, 
make  you  perfect  in  every  good  work  to 
do  his  will ;  working  in  you  that  which  is 
well  pleasing  in  his  sight,  through  Jesus 
Christ,  to  whom  be  glory  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 


THE    COMMUNION. 

1  If  among  those  who  come  to  be  partakers  of  the 
Holy  Communion  the  Minister  shall  know  any 
to  be  an  open  and  notorious  evil  liver,  or  to  have 
done  any  wrong  to  his  neighbors  by  word  or 
deed,  so  that  the  Congregation  be  thereby  offend- 
ed ;  he  shall  advise  him,  that  he  come  not  to  the 
Lord's  Table  until  he  have  openly  declared 
himself  to  have  truly  repented  and  amended  his 
former  evil  life,  that  the  Congregation  may 
thereby  be  satisfied ;  and  that  he  hath  recom- 
pensed the  parties  to  whom  he  hath  done  wrong ; 
or  at  least  declare  himself  to  be  in  full  purpose 
to  do  so,  as  soon  as  he  conveniently  may. 

fl  The  same  order  shall  the  Minister  use  with  those 
betwixt  whom  he  perceiveth  malice  and  hatred 
to  reign. 

fl  In  conducting  this  Service,  except  when  kneel- 
ing, the  Minister  shall  face  the  people. 

Note.  The  act  and  prayer  of  consecration  do 
not  change  the  nature  of  the  elements,  but 
merely  set  them  apart  for  a  holy  use  :  and  the 
reception  of  them  in  a  kneeling  posture  is  not  an 
act  of  adoration  of  the  elements. 


99 


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COLLECTS,  EPISTLES,  AND  GOSPELS, 

FOR  USE  THROUGHOUT  THE  YEAR. 


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THE    COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  give  us  grace  that 
we  may  cast  away  the  works  of  dark- 
ness, and  put  upon  us  the  armor  of  light, 
now  in  the  time  of  this  mortal  life,  in 
which  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  came  to  visit 
us  in  great  humility ;  that  in  the  last  day, 
when  he  shall  come  again  in  his  glorious 
Majesty,  to  judge  hoth  the  quick  and  dead, 
we  may  rise  to  the  life  immortal,  through 
him  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  now  and  ever.     Amen. 

fl  This   Collect  may  be  repeated  with  the   other 
Collects  in  Advent,  until  Christmas-day. 


o 


THE    EPISTLE.       Rom.  xhi,  8. 

WE  no  man  anything,  but  to  love  one 
another:    for  he  that  loveth  another 
100 


THE    FIRST    SUNDAY   IN   ADVENT. 

hath  fulfilled  the  Law.  For  this,  Thou 
shalt  not  commit  adultery,  Thou  shalt  not 
kill,  Thou  shalt  not  steal,  Thou  shalt  not 
bear  false  witness,  Thou  shalt  not  covet ; 
and  if  there  be  any  other  commandment, 
it  is  briefly  comprehended  in  this  saying, 
namely,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as 
thyself.  Love  worketh  no  ill  to  his  neigh- 
bor ;  therefore  love  is  the  fulfilling  of  the 
Law.  And  that,  knowing  the  time,  that 
now  it  is  high  time  to  awake  out  of 
sleep;  for  now  is  our  salvation  nearer 
than  when  we  believed.  The  night  is  far 
spent,  the  day  is  at  hand :  let  us  therefore 
cast  off  the  works  of  darkness,  and  let  us 
put  on  the  armor  of  light.  Let  us  walk 
honestly,  as  in  the  day;  not  in  rioting 
and  drunkenness,  not  in  chambering  and 
wantonness,  not  in  strife  and  envying. 
But  put  ye  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
make  not  provision  for  the  flesh  to  fulfil 
the  lusts  thereof. 


the  gospel.     St.  Matt,  xxi,  1. 

WHE^"  they  drew  nigh  unto  Jerusalem, 
and  were  come  to  Bethphage,  unto 
the  Mount  of  Olives,  then  sent  Jesus  two 
disciples,  saying  unto  them,  Go  into  the 
village  over  against  you,  and  straightway 
ye  shall  find  an  ass  tied,  and  a  colt  with 
9*  101 


THE    FIRST    SUNDAY   IN    ADVENT. 

her  :  loose  them,  and  bring  them  unto  me. 
And  if  any  man  say  aught  unto  you,  ye 
shall  say,  The  Lord  hath  need  of  them ; 
and  straightway  he  will  send  them.  All 
this  was  done,  that  it  might  he  fulfilled 
which  was  spoken  by  the  prophet,  saying, 
Tell  ye  the  daughter  of  Sion,  Behold,  thy 
King  cometh  unto  thee,  meek,  and  sitting 
upon  an  ass,  and  a  colt  the  foal  of  an  ass. 
And  the  disciples  went,  and  did  as  Jesus 
commanded  them ;  and  brought  the  ass 
and  the  colt,  and  put  on  them  their 
clothes,  and  they  set  him  thereon.  And 
a  very  great  multitude  spread  their  gar- 
ments in  the  way :  others  cut  down 
branches  from  the  trees,  and  strewed 
them  in  the  way.  And  the  multitudes 
that  went  before,  and  that  followed,  cried, 
saying,  Hosanna  to  the  Son  of  David ! 
Blessed  is  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord  !  Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 
And  when  he  was  come  into  Jerusalem, 
all  the  city  was  moved,  saying,  \Vho  is 
this?  And  the  multitude  said,  This  is 
Jesus,  the  Prophet  of  Nazareth  of  Galilee. 
And  Jesus  went  into  the  temple  of  God, 
and  cast  out  all  them  that  sold  and  bought 
in  the  temple,  and  overthrew  the  tables  of 
the  money-changers,  and  the  seats  of  them 
that  sold  doves,  and  said  unto  them,  It  is 
written,  My  house  shall  be  called  the 
102 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  IX  ADVENT. 

house  of  prayer;    but  ye  have  made  it  a 
den  of  thieves. 


ufye  Saono  Sunoctp  in  ^ttmmt 

THE    COLLECT. 

BLESSED  Lord,  who  hast  caused  all 
holy  Scriptures  to  be  written  for  our 
learning ;  Grant  that  we  may  in  such 
wise  hear  them,  read,  mark,  learn,  and 
inwardly  digest  them,  that  by  patience, 
and  comfort  of  thy  holy  Word,  we  may 
embrace,  and  ever  hold  fast  the  blessed 
hope  of  everlasting  life,  which  thou  hast 
given  us  in  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 


THE    EPISTLE.       Rom.  XV,  4. 


w 


aforetime,  were  written  for  our  learn- 
ing ;  that  we,  through  patience,  and  com- 
fort of  the  Scriptures,  might  have  hope. 
Xow  the  God  of  patience  and  consolation 
grant  you  to  be  like-minded  one  towards 
another,  according  to  Christ  Jesus  :  that 
ye  may  with  one  mind  and  one  mouth 
glorify  God,  even  the  Father  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.  Wherefore  receive  ye  one 
another,  as  Christ  also  received  us,  to  the 
103 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

glory  of  God.  ]STow  I  say,  that  Jesus 
Christ  was  a  minister  of  the  Circumcision 
'for  the  truth  of  God,  to  confirm  the 
promises  made  unto  the  fathers  :  and  that 
the  Gentiles  might  glorify  God  for  his 
mercy;  as  it  is  written,  For  this  cause  I 
will  confess  to  thee  among  the  Gentiles, 
and  sing  unto  thy  Xame.  And  again  he 
saith,  Rejoice,  ye  Gentiles,  with  his  peo- 
ple. And  again,  Praise  the  Lord,  all  ye 
Gentiles  ;  and  laud  him,  all  ye  people. 
And  again  Esaias  saith,  There  shall  he  a 
Root  of  Jesse,  and  He  that  shall  rise  to 
reign  over  the  Gentiles,  in  Him  shall  the 
Gentiles  trust.  E"ow  the  God  of  hope  fill 
you  with  all  joy  and  peace  in  believing, 
that  ye  may  abound  in  hope,  through  the 
power  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

the  gospel.      St  Luke  xxi,  25. 

AXD  there  shall  be  signs  in  the  sun,  and 
in  the  moon,  and  in  the  stars ;  and 
upon  the  earth  distress  of  nations,  with 
perplexity ;  the  sea  and  waves  roaring ; 
men's  hearts  failing  them  for  fear,  and 
for  looking  after  those  things  which  are 
coming  on  the  earth :  for  the  powers  of 
heaven  shall  be  shaken.  And  then  shall 
they  see  the  Son  of  Man  coming  in  a 
cloud  with  power  and  great  °;lorv.  And 
104 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

when  these  things  begin  to  come  to  pass, 
then  look  up,  and  lift  up  jour  heads  ;  for 
your  redemption  draweth  nigh.  And  he 
spake  to  them  a  parable,  Behold  the  fig- 
tree,  and  all  the  trees  :  when  they  now 
shoot  forth,  ye  see  and  know  of  your  own 
selves  that  summer  is  now  nigh  at  hand. 
So  likewise  ye,  when  ye  see  these  things 
come  to  pass,  know  ye  that  the  Kingdom 
of  God  is  nigh  at  hand.  Verily  I  say  unto 
you,  This  generation  shall  not  pass  away, 
till  all  be  fulfilled.  Heaven  and  earth  shall 
pass  away;  but  my  words  shall  not  pass 
away. 


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THE    COLLECT. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  who  at  thy  first 
coming  didst  send  thy  messenger  to 
prepare  thy  way  before  thee;  Grant  that 
the  ministers  and  stewards  of  thy  myste- 
ries may  likewise  so  prepare  and  make 
ready  thy  way,  by  turning  the  hearts  of 
the  disobedient  to  the  wisdom  of  the  just, 
that  at  thy  second  coming  to  judge  the 
world  Ave  may  be  found  an  acceptable, 
people  in  thy  sight,  who  livest  and  reign- 
est  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Spirit, 
ever  one  God,  world  Avithout  end.  Amen. 
105 


THE    THIRD    SUNDAY    IN    ADVENT. 
THE  EPISTLE.       1    Cor.  iv,  1. 

LET  a  man  so  account  of  us,  as  of  the 
ministers  of  Christ,  and  stewards  of 
the  mysteries  of  God.  Moreover,  it  is  re- 
quired in  stewards,  that  a  man  be  found 
faithful.  But  with  me  it  is  a  very  small 
thing  that  I  should  be  judged  of  you,  or 
of  man's  judgment:  yea,  I  judge  not 
mine  own  self.  For  I  know  nothing  by 
myself,  yet  am  I  not  hereby  justified; 
but  He  that  judgeth  me  is  the  Lord. 
Therefore  judge  nothing  before  the  time, 
until  the  Lord  come,  who  both  will  bring 
to  light  the  hidden  things  of  darkness, 
and  will  make  manifest  the  counsels  of 
the  hearts ;  and  then  shall  every  man  have 
praise  of  God. 

the  gospel.     St.  Matt  xi,  2. 

NOW  when  John  had  heard  in  the 
prison  the  works  of  Christ,  he  sent 
two  of  his  disciples,  and  said  unto  him, 
Art  thou  He  that  should  come,  or  do  we 
look  for  another?  Jesus  answered  and 
said  unto  them,  Go  and  show  John  again 
those  things  which  ye  do  hear  and  see : 
The  blind  receive  their  sight,  and  the 
lame  walk,  the  lepers  are  cleansed,  and 
the  deaf  hear,  the  dead  are  raised  up, 
and  the  poor  have  the  Gospel  preached 
106 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

to  them :  and  blessed  is  lie  whosoever  shall 
not  be  offended  in  me.  And  as  they  de- 
parted, Jesns  began  to  say  unto  the  multi- 
tudes concerning  John,  What  went  ye 
out  into  the  wilderness  to  see?  a  reed 
shaken  with  the  wind?  But  what  went 
ye  out  for  to  see?  a  man  clothed  in  soft 
raiment?  Behold,  they  that  wear  soft 
clothing:  are  in  kinds'  houses.  But  what 
went  ye  out  for  to  see?  a  prophet?  yea,  I 
say  unto  you,  and  more  than  a  prophet. 
For  this  is  he  of  whom  it  is  written, 
Behold,  I  send  my  messenger  before  thy 
face,  which  shall  prepare  thy  way  before 
thee. 


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THE    COLLECT. 


OLOBD,  raise  up,  we  pray  thee,  thy 
power,  and  come  among  us,  and  with 
great  might  succor  us;  that  whereas, 
through  our  sins  and  wickedness,  we  are 
sore  let  and  hindered  in  running  the  race 
that  is  set  before  us,  thy  bountiful  grace 
and  mercy  may  speedily  help  and  deliver 
us;  through  the  satisfaction  of  thy  Son 
our  Lord,  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  honor  and  glory,  world 
without  end.  Amen. 
107 


THE    FOURTH    SUNDAY    IN   ADVENT. 
THE    EPISTLE.       Phil.  IV,  4. 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord  alway;  and 
again  I  say,  Rejoice.  Let  your  modera- 
tion be  known  unto  all  men.  The  Lord 
is  at  hand.  Be  careful  for  nothing;  hut 
in  everything,  by  prayer  and  supplication, 
with  thanksgiving,  let  your  requests  be 
made  known  unto  God.  And  the  peace 
of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding, 
shall  keep  your  hearts  and  minds  through 
Christ  Jesus. 

the  gospel.     St.  John  i,  19. 

THIS  is  the  record  of  John,  when  the 
Jews  sent  Priests  and  Levites  from 
Jerusalem  to  ask  him,  Who  art  thou? 
And  he  confessed,  and  denied  not;  but 
confessed,  I  am  not  the  Christ.  And 
they  asked  him,  What  then  ?  Art  thou 
Elias?  And  he  saith,  I  am  not.  Art 
thou  that  Prophet?  And  he  answered, 
^N"o.  Then  said  they  unto  him,  Who  art 
thou?  that  we  may  give  an  answer  to 
them  that  sent  us.  What  sayest  thou  of 
thyself?  He  said,  I  am  the  voice  of  one 
crying  in  the  wilderness,  Make  straight 
the  way  of  the  Lord,  as  said  the  prophet 
Esaias.  And  they  which  were  sent 
were  of  the  Pharisees.  And  they  asked 
him,  and  said  unto  him,  Why  baptizest 
108 


CHRISTMAS-DAY. 

thou  then,  if  thou  he  not  that  Christ,  nor 
Elias,  neither  that  Prophet?  John  an- 
Bwered  them,  saying,  I  baptize  with  water : 
hut  there  standeth  One  among  you,  whom 
ye  know  not ;  He  it  is,  who,  coming  after 
me,  is  preferred  before  me,  whose  shoe's 
latchet  I  am  not  worthy  to  unloose.  These 
things  were  done  in  Bethahara  beyond 
Jordan,  where  John  was  baptizing. 


&t)£  Jfottottg  of  our  £oru,  or  tlje  BtrtI)- 

ban  of  £I)rist,  rommonln  rallcft 

(£l)ristmas-tfaw. 

THE    COLLECT. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  giYen  us  thy 
i\.  only-begotten  Son  to  take  our  nature 
upon  him,  and  as  at  this  time  to  be  born 
of  a  pure  virgin;  Grant  that  we  being 
regenerate,  and  made  thy  children  by 
adoption  and  grace,  may  daily  be  renewed 
by  thy  Holy  Spirit;  through  the  same  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liYeth  and  reign- 
eth  with  thee  and  the  same  Spirit,  eYer 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


G 


THE  epistle.     Heb.  i,  \. 
OD,  who  at  sundry  times  and  in  divers 
manners  spake  in  time  past  unto  the 
10  109 


CHRISTMAS-DAY. 

fathers  by  the  prophets,  hath  in  these  last 
days  spoken  unto  us  by  his  Son,  whom  he 
hath  appointed  heir  of  all  things,  by  whom 
also  he  made  the  worlds ;  who  (being  the 
brightness  of  his  glory,  and  the  express 
image  of  his  person,  and  upholding  all 
things  by  the  word  of  his  power),  when 
'  he  had  by  himself  purged  our  sins,  sat 
down  on  the  right  hand  of  the  Majesty 
on  high;  being  made  so  much  better  than 
the  angels,  as  he  hath  by  inheritance 
obtained  a  more  excellent  name  than  they. 
For  unto  which  of  the  angels  said  he  at 
any  time,  Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day  have 
I  begotten  thee?  And  again,  I  will  be  to 
him  a  Father,  and  he  shall  be  to  me  a 
Son?  And  again,  when  he  bringeth  in 
the  First-begotten  into  the  world,  he 
saith,  And  let  all  the  angels  of  God  wor- 
ship him.  And  of  the  angels  he  saith, 
"Who  maketh  his  angels  spirits,  and  his 
ministers  a  flame  of  fire.  But  unto  the 
Son  he  saith,  Thy  throne,  0  God,  is  for 
ever  and  ever ;  a  sceptre  of  righteousness 
is  the  sceptre  of  thy  kingdom.  Thou 
hast  loved  righteousness,  and  hated  ini- 
quity; therefore  God,  even  thy  God,  hath 
anointed  thee  with  the  oil  of  gladness 
above  thy  fellows.  And,  Thou,  Lord,  in 
the  beginning  hast  laid  the  foundation  of 
the  earth ;  and  the  heavens  are  the  works 
110 


CHRISTMAS-DAY. 

of  thine  hands:  they  shall  perish,  but 
thou  remainest;  and  they  all  shall  wax 
old  as  doth  a  garment;  and  as  a  vesture 
shalt  thou  fold  them  up,  and  they  shall  be 
changed;  but  thou  art  the  same,  and  thy 
years  shall  not  fail. 

THE    GOSPEL.       St.  John  i,  1. 

IX  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the 
"Word  was  with  God,  and  the  "Word 
was  God.  The  same  was  in  the  begin- 
ning with  God.  All  things  were  made 
by  him;  and  without  him  was  not  any- 
thing made  that  was  made.  In  him  was 
life,  and  the  life  was  the  light  of  men. 
And  the  light  shineth  in  darkness,  and 
the  darkness  comprehended  it  not.  There 
was  a  man  sent  from  God,  whose  name 
was  John.  The  same  came  for  a  witness, 
to  bear  witness  of  the  Light,  that  all  men 
through  him  might  believe.  He  was  not 
that  Light,  but  was  sent  to  bear  witness 
of  that  Light.  That  was  the  true  Light, 
which  lighteth  every  man  that  cometh 
into  the  world.  He  was  in  the  world,  and 
the  world  was  made  by  him,  and  the 
world  knew  him  not.  He  came  unto  his 
own.  and  his  own  received  him  not.  But 
as  many  as  received  him,  to  them  gave  he 
power  to  become  the  sons  of  God,  even 
111 


THE   SUNDAY  AFTER   CHRISTMAS-DAY. 

to  them  that  believe  on  his  Name  :  which 
were  born,  not  of  blood,  nor  of  the  will 
of  the  flesh,  nor  of  the  will  of  man,  but 
of  G-ocl.  And  the  "Word  was  made  flesh, 
and  dwelt  among  us,  (and  we  beheld  his 
glory,  the  glory  as  of  the  Only-begotten  of 
the  Father,)  full  of  grace  and  truth. 


©1)£  Sunoat)  after  (!Il)ri0tma0-j&a2. 

THE    COLLECT. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us 
J\.  thy  only-begotten  Son  to  take  our 
nature  upon  him,  and  as  at  this  time  to 
be  born  of  a  pure  virgin ;  Grant  that  we 
being  regenerate,  and  made  thy  children 
by  adoption  and  grace,  may  daily  be  re- 
newed by  thy  Holy  Spirit ;  through  the 
same  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  same  Spirit, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

THE  EPISTLE.       Gal.  iv,  1. 

NO W  I  say,  that  the  heir,  as  long  as  he 
is  a  child,  difTereth  nothing  from  a 
servant,  though  he  be  lord  of  all ;  but  is 
under  tutors  and  governors,  until  the 
time  appointed  of  the  father.  Even  so 
we,  when  we  were  children,  were  in  bon- 
•       112 


THE   SUNDAY   AFTER    CHRISTMAS-DAY. 

dage  under  the  elements  of  the  world; 
but  when  the  fullness  of  the  time  was 
come,  God  sent  forth  his  Son,  made  of  a 
woman,  made  under  the  Law,  to  redeem 
them  that  were  under  the  Law,  that  we 
might  receive  the  adoption  of  sons.  And 
because  ye  are  sons,  G-od  hath  sent  forth 
the  Spirit  of  his  Son  into  your  hearts, 
crying,  Abba,  Father.  Wherefore  thou 
art  no  more  a  servant,  but  a  son  ;  and  if 
a  son,  then  an  heir  of  God,  through  Christ. 

the  gospel.     St.  Matt,  i,  18. 

THE  birth  of  Jesus  Christ  was  on  this 
wise.  "When  as  his  mother  Mary  was 
espoused  to  Joseph,  before  they  came 
together,  she  was  found  with  child  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.  Then  Joseph  her  husband, 
being  a  just  man,  and  not  willing  to  make 
her  a  public  example,  was  minded  to  put 
her  away  privily.  But  while  he  thought 
on  these  things,  behold,  the  angel  of  the 
Lord  appeared  unto  him  in  a  dream, 
saying,  Joseph,  thou  son  of  David,  fear 
not  to  take  unto  thee  Mary  thy  wife ;  for 
that  which  is  conceived  in  her  is  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.  And  she  shall  bring  forth  a 
son,  and  thou  shalt  call  his  name  JESUS  ; 
for  he  shall  save  his  people  from  their 
sins.  (Now  all  this  was  done,  that  it 
10*  113 


THE   CIRCUMCISION   OF   CHRIST. 

might  be  fulfilled  wliich  was  spoken  of 
the  Lord  by  the  prophet,  saying,  Behold, 
a  virgin  shall  be  with  child,  and  shall 
bring  forth  a  son,  and  they  shall  call  his 
name  Emmanuel,  which,  being  interpreted, 
is,  God  with  us.)  Then  Joseph  being 
raised  from  sleep  did  as  the  angel  of  the 
Lord  had  bidden  him,  and  took  unto  him 
his  wife ;  and  knew  her  not  till  she  had 
brought  forth  her  first-born  son  :  and  he 
called  his  name  JESUS. 


®l)e  Circumcision  of  (Il)rtst. 

THE  COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  madest  thy 
blessed  Son  to  be  circumcised,  and 
obedient  to  the  Law  for  man ;  Grant  us 
the  true  Circumcision  of  the  Spirit;  that, 
our  hearts,  and  all  our  members,  being 
mortified  from  all  worldly  and  carnal 
lusts,  we  may  in  all  things  obey  thy  blessed 
will;  through  the  same  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

the  epistle.     Bom.  iv,  8. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 
will   not  impute   sin.      Cometh  this 
blessedness  then  upon  the  Circumcision 
114 


THE    CIRCUMCISION   OF    CHRIST. 

only,  or  upon  the  Uncircumcision  also? 
For  we  say,  that  faith  was  reckoned  to 
Abraham  for  righteousness.  How  was  it 
then  reckoned  ?  when  he  was  in  circum- 
cision, or  in  uncircumcision  ?  !Not  in 
circumcision,  hut  in  uncircumcision.  And 
he  received  the  sign  of  circumcision,  a  seal 
of  the  righteousness  of  the  faith  which  he 
had,  yet  being  uncircumcised;  that  he 
might  be  the  father  of  all  them  that  be- 
lieve, though  they  be  not  circumcised;  that 
righteousness  might  be  imputed  unto  them 
also:  and  the  father  of  circumcision  to 
them  who  are  not  of  the  Circumcision  only, 
but  also  walk  in  the  steps  of  that  faith  of 
our  father  Abraham,  which  he  had  being 
yet  uncircumcised.  For  the  promise, 
that  he  should  be  the  heir  of  the  world, 
was  not  to  Abraham,  or  to  his  seed, 
through  the  Law,  but  through  the  right- 
eousness of  faith.  For  if  they  which  are 
of  the  Law  be  heirs,  faith  is  made  void, 
and  the  promise  made  of  none  effect. 

the  gospel.     St  Luke,  ii,  15. 

AXD  it  came  to  pass,  as  the  angels  were 
gone  away  from   them  into  heaven, 
the  shepherds  said  one  to  another,  Let  us 
now   go  even  unto  Bethlehem,  and  see 
this  thing  which  is  come  to  pass,  which 
115 


THE    EPIPHANY. 

the  Lord  hath  made  known  unto  us. 
And  they  came  with  haste,  and  found 
Mary  and  Joseph,  and  the  hahe  lying  in 
a  manger.  And  when  they  had  seen  it, 
they  made  known  abroad  the  saying 
which  was  told  them  concerning  this 
child.  And  all  they  that  heard  it  won- 
dered at  those  things  which  were  told 
them  by  the  shepherds.  But  Mary 
kept  all  these  things,  and  pondered  them 
in  her  heart.  And  the  shepherds  returned, 
glorifying  and  praising  God  for  all  the 
things  that  they  had  heard  and  seen,  as  it 
was  told  unto  them.  And  when  eight 
days  were  accomplished  for  the  circum- 
cising of  the  child,  his  name  was  called 
JESUS,  which  was  so  named  of  the  angel 
before  he  was  conceived  in  the  womb. 

fl  This  Collect,  Epistle,  and  Gospel  may  be  used 
until  the  Epiphany. 


QOjt  (Ppipljann,  or  tl)£  manifestation  of 
£l)ri0t  to  tl)e  (Pmttles. 

THE    COLLECT. 

OGOD,  who  by  the  leading  of  a  star 
didst  manifest  thy  only-begotten  Son 
to  the  Gentiles;  Mercifully  grant  that  we, 
who  know  thee  now  by  faith,  may  after 
116 


THE  EPIPHANY. 

this  life  have  the  fruition  of  thy  glorious 
Godhead;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.        Eph.  lii,  1. 

FOR  this  cause,  I  Paul,  the  prisoner  of 
Jesus  Christ  for  you  Gentiles ;  if  ye 
have  heard  of  the  dispensation  of  the 
grace  of  God,  which  is  given  me  to  you- 
ward :  How  that  by  revelation  he  made 
known  unto  me  the  mystery  (as  I  wrote 
afore  in  few  words,  whereby,  when  ye 
read,  ye  may  understand  my  knowledge* 
in  the  mystery  of  Christ)  which  in  other 
ages  was  not  made  known  unto  the  sons 
of  men,  as  it  is  now  revealed  unto  his 
holy  Apostles  and  Prophets  by  the  Spirit ; 
that  the  Gentiles  should  be  fellow  heirs, 
and  of  the  same  body,  and  partakers  of 
his  promise  in  Christ,  by  the  Gospel : 
whereof  I  was  made  a  minister,  accord- 
ing to  the  gift  of  the  grace  of  God  given 
unto  me  *by  the  effectual  working  of  his 
power.  Unto  me,  who  am  less  than  the 
least  of  all  saints,  is  this  grace  given,  that 
I  should  preach  among  the  Gentiles  the 
unsearchable  riches  of  Christ;  and  to 
make  all  men  see  what  is  the  fellowship 
of  the  mystery,  which  from  the  begin- 
ning of  the  world  hath  been  hid  in  God, 
who  created  all  things  by  Jesus  Christ : 
117 


THE    EPIPHANY. 

to  the  intent  that  now  unto  the  principali- 
ties and  powers  in  heavenly  places  might 
be  known  by  the  Church  the  manifold 
wisdom  of  God,  according  to  the  eternal 
purpose  which  he  purposed  in  Christ 
Jesus  our  Lord  :  in  whom  we  have  bold- 
ness and  access  with  confidence  by  the 
faith  of  him. 

the  gospel.     St  Matt,  ii,  1. 

WHEX  Jesus  was  born  in  Bethlehem 
of  Judea,  in  the  days  of  Herod  the 
king,  behold,  there  came  wise  men  from 
the  East  to  Jerusalem,  saying,  Where  is 
he  that  is  born  King  of  the  Jews?  for 
we  have  seen  his  star  in  the  East,  and 
are  come  to  worship  him.  When  Herod 
the  king  had  heard  these  things,  he  was 
troubled,  and  all  Jerusalem  with  him, 
And  when  he  had  gathered  all  the  chief 
priests  and  scribes  of  the  people  together, 
he  demanded  of  them  where  Christ  should 
be  born.  And  they  said  unto  him,  In 
Bethlehem  of  Judea  :  for  thus  it  is  writ- 
ten by  the  prophet,  And  thou  Bethlehem, 
in  the  land  of  Juda,  art  not  the  least 
among  the  princes  of  Juda ;  for  out  of 
thee  shall  come  a  Governor,  that  shall 
rule  my  people  Israel.  Then  Herod, 
when  he  had  privily  called  the  wise  men, 
118 


THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

enquired  of  them  diligently  what  time 
the  star  appeared.  And  he  sent  them  to 
Bethlehem,  and  said,  Go,  and  search 
diligently  for  the  young  child ;  and  when 
ye  have  found  him,  bring  me  word  again, 
that  I  may  come  and  worship  him  also. 
"When  they  had  heard  the  king,  they  de- 
parted; and,  lo,  the  star  which  they  saw  in 
the  East  went  before  them,  till  it  came  and 
stood  over  where  the  young  child  was. 
When  they  saw  the  star,  they  rejoiced 
with  exceeding  great  joy.  And  when 
they  were  come  into  the  house,  they  saw 
the  young  child  with  Mary  his  mother, 
and  fell  down  and  worshipped  him :  and 
when  they  had  opened  their  treasures, 
they  presented  unto  him  gifts ;  gold,  and 
frankincense,  and  myrrh.  And  being 
warned  of  God  in  a  dream  that  they 
should  not  return  to  Herod,  they  departed 
into  their  own  country  another  way. 


£l)e  jFtrst  0unoag  after  tl)e  (Epipfyang. 

THE    COLLECT. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee  mercifully  to 
receive  the  prayers  of  thy  people  who 
call  upon  thee  ;  and  grant  that  they  may 
both  perceive  and  know  what  things  they 
119 


THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

ought  to  do,  and  also  may  have  grace  and 
power  faithfully  to  fulfill  the  same ;  through 
J  esus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

THE  EPISTLE.       Rom.      xii,  1. 

T  BESEECH  you  therefore,  brethren, 
A  by  the  mercies  of  God,  that  ye  present 
your  bodies  a  living  sacrifice,  holy,  ac- 
ceptable unto  God,  which  is  your  reason- 
able service.  And  be  not  conformed  to 
this  world;  but  be  ye  transformed  by 
the  renewing  of  your  mind,  that  ye  may 
prove  what  is  that  good,  and  acceptable, 
and  perfect  will  of  God.  For  I  say, 
through  the  grace  given  unto  me,  to  every 
man  that  is  among  you,  not  to  think  of 
himself  more  highly  than  he  ought  to 
think;  but  to  think  soberly,  according  as 
God  hath  dealt  to  every  man  the  measure 
of  faith.  For  as  we  have  many  members 
in  one  body,  and  all  members  have  not 
the  same  •office ;  so  we,  being  many,  are 
one  body  in  Christ,  and  every  one  mem- 
bers one  of  another. 

the  gospel.      St.  Luke  ii,  41. 

NOW   his   parents   went   to  Jerusalem 
every  year  at  the  feast  of  the  Passover. 
And  when  he  was  twelve  years  old,  they 
wTent  up  to  Jerusalem,  after  the  custom* of 
120 


THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHAXY. 

the  feast.  And  when  they  had  fulfilled 
the  days,  as  they  returned,  the  child 
Jesus  tarried  behind  in  Jerusalem ;  and 
Joseph  and  his  mother  knew  not  of  it. 
But  they,  supposing  him  to  have  been  in 
the  company,  went  a  day's  journey,  and 
they  sought  him  among  their  kinsfolk 
and  acquaintance.  And  when  they  found 
him  not,  they  turned  back  again  to  Jeru- 
salem, seeking  him.  And  it  came  to  pass, 
that  after  three  days  they  found  him  in 
the  temple,  sitting  in  the  midst  of  the 
doctors,  both  hearing  them,  and  asking 
them  questions.  And  all  that  heard  him 
were  astonished  at  his  understanding  and 
answers.  And  when  they  saw  him,  they 
were  amazed ;  and  his  mother  said  unto 
him,  Son,  why  hast  thou  thus  dealt 
with  us?  behold,  thy  father  and  I  have 
sought  thee  sorrowing.  And  he  said 
unto  them,  How  is  it  that  ye  sought  me  ? 
wist  ye  not  that  I  must  be  about  my 
Father's  business?  And  they  understood 
not  the  saying  which  he  spake  unto  them. 
And  he  went  down  with  them,  and  came 
to  INazareth,  and  was  subject  unto  them; 
but  his  mother  kept  all  these  sayings 
in  her  heart.  And  Jesus  increased  in 
wisdom  and  stature,  and  in  favor  with 
God  and  man. 

11  121 


THE  SECOND    SUNDAY    AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

®I)c  Seconb  Smnbap  after  t\)t  (Eptpljanr). 

THE    COLLECT. 

AL]\1IGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who 
dost  govern  all  things  in  heaven  and 
earth;  Mercifully  hear  the  supplications 
of  thy  people,  and  grant  us  thy  peace  all 
the  days  of  our  life ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Loed.     Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.      Rom.  xii,  6. 

HAVrN"Gr  then  gifts  differing  according 
to  the  grace  that  is  given  to  us,  whether 
prophecy,  let  us  prophesy  according  to  the 
proportion  of  faith;  or  ministry,  let  us 
wait  on  our  ministering;  or  he  that 
teacheth,  on  teaching;  or  he  that  exhort- 
eth,  on  exhortation;  he  that  giveth,  let 
him  do  it  with  simplicity;  he  that  ruleth, 
with  diligence;  he  that  showeth  mercy, 
with  cheerfulness.  Let  love  be  without 
dissimulation.  Abhor  that  which  is  evil; 
cleave  to  that  which  is  good.  Be  kindly 
afFectioned  one  to  another  with  brotherly 
love;  in  honor  preferring  one  another; 
not  slothful  in  business;  fervent  in  spirit; 
serving  the  Lord;  rejoicing  in  hope; 
patient  in  tribulation;  continuing  instant 
in  prayer;  distributing  to  the  necessity  of 
saints;  given  to  hospitality.  Bless  them 
122 


THE  SECOND    SUNDAY    AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

which  persecute  you;  bless,  and  curse  not. 
Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice,  and 
weep  with  them  that  weep.  Be  of  the 
same  mind  one  towards  another.  Mind 
not  high  things,  but  condescend  to  men 
of  low  estate. 

the  gospel.     St.  John  ii,  1. 

AXD  the  third  day  there  was  a  marriage 
in  Cana  of  Galilee,  and  the  mother  of 
Jesus  was  there.  And  both  Jesus  was 
called,  and  his  disciples,  to  the  marriage. 
And  when  they  wanted  wine,  the  mother 
of  Jesus  saitli  unto  him,  They  have  no 
wine.  Jesus  saith  unto  her,  Woman, 
what  have  I  to  do  with  thee?  mine  hour 
is  not  yet  come.  His  mother  saith  unto 
the  servants,  Whatsoever  he  saith  unto 
you,  do  it.  And  there  were  set  there  six 
water-pots  of  stone,  after  the  manner  of 
the  purifying  of  the  Jews,  containing  two 
or  three  firkins  apiece.  Jesus  saith  unto 
them,  Fill  the  water-pots  with  water.  And 
they  filled  them  up  to  the  brim.  And  he 
saith  unto  them,  Draw  out  now,  and  bear 
unto  the  governor  of  the  feast.  And  they 
bare  it.  When  the  ruler  of  the  feast  had 
tasted  the  water  that  was  made  wine,  and 
knew  not  whence  it  was  (but  the  servants 
which  drew  the  water  knew),  the  governor 
123 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

of  the  feast  called  the  bridegroom,  and 
saith  unto  him,  Every  man  at  the  begin- 
ning doth  set  forth  good  wine,  and  when 
men  have  well  drunk,  then  that  which  is 
worse ;  but  thou  hast  kept  the  good  wine 
until  now.  This  beginning  of  miracles 
did  Jesus  in  Cana  of  Galilee,  and  mani- 
fested forth  his  glory,  and  his  disciples 
believed  on  him. 


®i)e  ffiljirir  0un0cro  after  tlje  €ptpl)ang. 

THE    COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  mer- 
cifully look  upon  our  infirmities,  and 
in  all  our  dangers  and  necessities  stretch 
forth  thy  right  hand  to  help  and  defend 
us;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

the  epistle.     Rom.  xii,  16. 

BE  not  wise  in  your  own  conceits. 
Recompense  to  no  man  evil  for  evil. 
Provide  things  honest  in  the  sight  of  all 
men.  If  it  be  possible,  as  much  as  lieth 
in  you,  live  peaceably  with  all  men. 
Dearly  beloved,  avenge  not  yourselves, 
but  rather  give  place  unto  wrath;  for  it 
is  written,  Vengeance  is  mine;  I  will 
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THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

repay,  saith  the  Lord.  Therefore,  if  thine 
enemy  hunger,  feed  him;  if  he  thirst, 
give  him  drink :  for  in  so  doing  thou  shalt 
heap  coals  of  fire  on  his  head.  Be  not 
overcome  of  evil,  but  overcome  evil  with 
good. 

the  gospel.     St.  Matt,  viii,  1. 

WHEX  he  was  come  down  from  the 
mountain,  great  multitudes  followed 
him.  And  behold,  there  came  a  leper  and 
worshipped  him,  saying,  Lord,  if  thou  wilt, 
thou  canst  make  me  clean.  And  Jesus 
put  forth  his  hand,  and  touched  him,  say- 
ing, I  will;  be  thou  clean.  And  imme- 
diately his  leprosy  was  cleansed.  And 
Jesus  saith  unto  him,  See  thou  tell  no 
man ;  but  go  thy  way,  show  thyself  to  the 
priest,  and  offer  the  gift  that  Moses  com- 
manded, for  a  testimony  unto  them.  And 
when  Jesus  was  entered  into  Capernaum, 
there  came  unto  him  a  centurion,  beseech- 
ing him,  and  saying,  Lord,  my  servant 
lieth  at  home  sick  of  the  palsy,  grievously 
tormented.  '  And  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I 
will  come  and  heal  him.  'The  centurion 
answered  and  said,  Lord,  I  am  not  worthy 
that  thou  shouldest  come  under  my  roof; 
but  speak  the  word  only,  and  my  servant 
shall  be  healed.  For  I  am  a  man  under 
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THE  FOURTH    SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

authority,  having  soldiers  under  me :  and 
I  say  unto  this  man,  Go,  and  he  goeth; 
and  to  another,  Come,  and  he  cometh; 
and  to  my  servant,  Do  this,  and  he  doeth 
it.  When  Jesus  heard  it,  he  marvelled, 
and  said  to  them  that  followed,  Verily  I 
say  unto  you,  I  have  not  found  so  great 
faith,  no,  not  in  Israel.  And  I  say  unto 
you,  that  many  shall  come  from  the  east 
and  west,  and  shall  sit  down  with  Abra- 
ham, and  Isaac,  and  Jacob,  in  the  king- 
dom of  heaven.  But  the  children  of  the 
kingdom  shall  be  cast  out  into  utter  dark- 
ness :  there  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing 
of  teeth.  And  Jesus  said  unto  the  centu- 
rion, Go  thy  way,  and  as  thou  hast  be- 
lieved, so  be  it  done  unto  thee.  And  his 
servant  was  healed  in  the  self-same  hour. 


Sl)e  Jburtl)  0unbat)  after  tlje  (Epipljcuvg. 

THE    COLLECT. 

OGOD,  who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the 
midst  of  so  many  and  great  dangers, 
that  by  reason  of  the  frailty  of  our  nature 
we  cannot  always  stand  upright ;  Grant  to 
us  such  strength  and  protection  as  may 
support  us  in  all  dangers,  and  carry  us 
through  all  temptations;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
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THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER   THE  EPIPHANY. 
THE    EPISTLE.       Rom.    xiii,   1. 

LET  every  soul  be  even  subject  unto  the 
higher  powers ;  for  there  is  no  power 
but  of  God  :  the  powers  that  be  are  or- 
dained of  God.  Whosoever  therefore  re- 
sisteth  the  power,  resisteth  the  ordinance 
of  God ;  and  they  that  resist  shall  receive 
to  themselves  damnation.  For  rulers  are 
not  a  terror  to  good  works,  but  to  the 
evil.  Wilt  thou  then  not  be  afraid  of  the 
power  ?  do  that  which  is  good,  and  thou 
shalt  have  praise  of  the  same;  for  he  is 
the  minister  of  God  to  thee  for  good. 
But  if  thou  do  that  which  is  evil,  be 
afraid;  for  he  beareth  not  the  sword  in 
vain :  for  he  is  the  minister  of  God,  a  re- 
venger to  execute  wrath  upon  him  that 
doeth  evil.  Wherefore  ye  must  needs  be 
subject,  not  only  for  wrath,  but  also  for 
conscience  sake.  For  this  cause  pay  ye 
tribute  also;  for  they  are  God's  ministers, 
attending  continually  upon  this  very 
tiling.  Render  therefore  to  all  their  dues ; 
tribute  to  whom  tribute  is  due,  custom  to 
whom  custom,  fear  to  whom  fear,  honor 
to  whom  honor. 

the  gospel.     St.  Matt,  viii,  23. 

AXD  when  he  was  entered  into  a  ship, 
his    disciples    followed    him.      And 
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THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER    THE   EPIPHANY. 

behold,  there  arose  a  great  tempest  in 
the  sea,  insomuch  that  the  ship  was 
covered  with  the  waves ;  but  he  was  asleep. 
And  his  disciples  came  to  him,  and  awoke 
him,  saying,  Lord,  save  us,  we  perish. 
And  he  saith  unto  them,  AVhy  are  ye 
fearful,  0  ye  of  little  faith?  Then  he 
arose,  and  rebuked  the  winds  and  the 
sea,  and  there  was  a  great  calm.  But 
the  men  marvelled,  saying,  What  manner 
of  man  is  this,  that  even  the  winds  and 
the  sea  obey  him!  And  when  he  was 
come  to  the  other  side,  into  the  country 
of  the  Gergesenes,  there  met  him  two 
possessed  with  devils,  coming  out  of  the 
tombs,  exceeding  fierce,  so  that  no  man 
might  pass  by  that  way.  And  behold, 
they  cried  out,  saying,  What  have  we  to 
do  with  thee,  Jesus,  thou  Son  of  God? 
art  thou  come  hither  to  torment  us  before 
the  time?  And  there  was  a  good  way 
off  from  them  an  herd  of  many  swine, 
feeding.  So  the  devils  besought  him, 
Faying,  If  thou  cast  us  out,  suffer  us  to 
<XO  away  into  the  herd  of  swine.  And 
lie  said  unto  them,  Go.  And  when  they 
were  come  out,  they  went  into  the  herd 
of  swine:  and  behold,  the  whole  herd  of 
swine  ran  violently  down  a  steep  place 
into  the  sea,  and  perished  in  the  waters. 
And  they  that  kept  them  fled,  and  went 
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THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

their  ways  into  the  city,  and  told  every 
thing,  and  what  was  befallen  to  the  pos- 
sessed of  the  devils.  And  behold,  the 
whole  city  came  ont  to  meet  Jesus :  and 
when  they  saw  him,  they  besought  him 
that  he  would  depart  out  of  their  coasts. 


5%  JFiftt)  Sunttap  after  %  (Eptpljattg. 

THE    COLLECT. 

OLOKD,  we  beseech  thee  to  keep  thy 
Church  and  household  continually  in 
thy  true  religion ;  that  they  who  do  lean 
only  upon  the  hope  of  thy  heavenly  grace 
may  evermore  be  defended  by  thy  mighty 
power;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.       Col.  iii,  12. 

PUT  on,  therefore,  as  the  elect  of  God, 
holy  and  beloved,  bowels  of  mercies, 
kindness,  humbleness  of  mind,  meekness, 
long-suffering,  forbearing  one  another, 
and  forgiving  one  another,  if  any  man 
have  a  quarrel  against  any;  even  as  Christ 
forgave  you,  so  also  do  ye.  And  above 
all  these  things  put  on  charity,  which  is 
the  bond  of  perfectness.  And  let  the 
peace  of  God  rule  in  your  hearts,  to  the 
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THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

which  also  ye  are  called  in  one  body :  and 
be  ye  thankful.  Let  the  word  of  Christ 
dwell  in  you  richly  in  all  wisdom ;  teach- 
ing and  admonishing  one  another  in 
psalms,  and  hymns,  and  spiritual  songs; 
singing  with  grace  in  your  hearts  to  the 
Lord.  And  whatsoever  ye  do,  in  word 
or  deed,  do  all  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord 
Jesus,  giving  thanks  to  God  and  the 
Father,  by  him. 

the  gospel.     St  Matt  xiii,  24. 

THE  kingdom  of  heaven  is  likened  unto 
a  man  which  sowed  good  seed  in  his 
field.  But  while  men  slept,  his  enemy 
came  and  sowed  tares  among  the  wheat, 
and  went  his  way.  But  when  the  blade 
was  sprung  up,  and  brought  forth  fruit, 
then  appeared  the  tares  also.  So  the 
servants  of  the  householder  came  and 
said  unto  him,  Sir,  didst  not  thou  sow 
good  seed  in  thy  field?  from  whence  then 
hath  it  tares?  He  said  unto  them,  An 
enemy  hath  done  this.  The  servants 
said  unto  him,  Wilt  thou  then  that  we  go 
and  gather  them  up  ?  But  he  said,  Xay ; 
lest  while  ye  gather  up  the  tares,  ye  root 
up  also  the  wheat  with  them.  Let  both 
grow  together  until  the  harvest;  and  in 
the  time  of  harvest  I  will  say  to  the  reap- 
ers,  Gather  ve  together  first  the  tares, 


THE  SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

and  bind  them  in  bundles  to  burn  them  : 
but  gather  the  wheat  into  my  barn. 


£l)e  Qxxti)  0rmbatj  after  %  (Eptpl)cmt). 

THE    COLLECT. 

OGOD,  whose  blessed  Son  was  mani- 
fested that  he  might  destroy  the  works 
of  the  devil,  and  make  us  the  sons  of  God, 
and  heirs  of  eternal  life;  Grant  us,  we 
beseech  thee,  that,  having  this  hope,  we 
may  purify  ourselves,  even  as  he  is  pure; 
that,  when  he  shall  appear  again  with 
power  and  great  glory,  we  may  be  made 
like  unto  him  in  his  eternal  and  glorious 
kingdom;  where,  with  thee,  0  Father, 
and  thee,  0  Holy  Ghost,  he  liveth  and 
reigneth,  ever  one  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

the  epistle.     1  St.  John  iii,  1. 

BEHOLD,  what  manner  of  love  the 
Father  hath  bestowed  upon  us,  that 
we  should  be  called  the  sons  of  God: 
therefore  the  world  knoweth  us  not,  be- 
cause it  knew  him  not.  Beloved,  now  are 
we  the  sons  of  God,  and  it  doth  not  yet 
appear  what  we  shall  be :  but  we  know 
that,  when  He  shall  appear,  we  shall  be 
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THE  SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

like  him;  for  we  shall  see  him  as  he  is. 
And  every  man  that  hath  this  hope  in  him 
purifieth  himself,  even  as  he  is  pure. 
Whosoever  committeth  sin  transgresseth 
also  the  Law ;  for  sin  is  the  transgression 
of  the  Law.  And  ye  know  that  He  was 
manifested  to  take  away  our  sins;  and  in 
him  is  no  sin.  Whosoever  abideth  in  him 
sinneth  not:  whosoever  sinneth  hath  not 
seen  him,  neither  known  him.  Little 
children,  let  no  man  deceive  you :  he  that 
doeth  righteousness  is  righteous,  even  as 
he  is  righteous.  He  that  committeth  sin 
is  of  the  devil ;  for  the  devil  sinneth  from 
the  beginning.  For  this  purpose  the  Son 
of  God  was  manifested,  that  he  might 
destroy  the  works  of  the  devil. 

the  gospel.     St  Matt,  xxiv,  23. 

THEN  if  any  man  shall  say  unto  you, 
Lo,  here  is  Christ,  or  there;  believe  it 
not.  For  there  shall  arise  false  Christs, 
and  false  prophets,  and  shall  show  great 
signs  and  wonders;  insomuch  that  (if  it 
were  possible)  they  shall  deceive  the  very 
elect.  Behold,  I  have  told  you  before. 
Wherefore,  if  they  shall  say  unto  you, 
Behold,  he  is  in  the  desert;  go  not  forth: 
Behold,  he  is  in  the  secret  chambers; 
believe  it  not.  For  as  the  li^htninfi:  cometh 
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BEPTUAGBSIMA    SUNDAY. 

out  of  the  oast,  and  shineth  even  ant 
west;  so  shall  also  the  coming  of  the  Son 

of  Man  be.  For  wheresoever  the  ear 
is,  there  will  the  eagles  be  gathered  to- 
r.  Immediately  after  the  tribulation 
of  those  days  shall  the  sun  he  darkened, 
and  the  moon  shall  not  give  her  light,  and 
<ars  shall  fall  from  heaven,  and  the 
powers  of  the  heavens  shall  be  shaken. 
And  then  shall  appear  the  sign  of  the  Son 
of  Man  in  heaven;  and  then  shall  all  the 
tribes  of  the  earth  mourn,  and  they  shall 
see  the  Son  of  Man  coming  in  the  clouds 
of  heaven,  with  power  and  great  glory. 
Ami  he  shall  send  his  angels  with  a  great 
sound  of  a  trumpet,  and  they  shall  gather 
together  his  elect  from  the  four  winds, 
from  one  end  of  heaven  to  the  other. 


£!)c  Smtitag  calleb  Septuaqesima,  or  tl)e  tljtrb 
Sunuan  before  Cent. 

THE    COLLECT. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee  favorably  to 
hear  the  prayers  of  thy  people:  that 
who  are  justly  punished  for  our 
offences,  may  be  mercifully  delivered  by 
thy  goodness,  for  the  glory  of  thy  Name; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
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SEPTUAGESIMA    SUNDAY. 

Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.       1    CoT.  ix,  24. 

KNOW  ye  not,  that  they  which  run  in  a 
race  run  all,  but  one  receiveth  the 
prize  ?  So  run,  that  ye  may  obtain.  And 
every  man  that  striveth  for  the  mastery, 
is  temperate  in  all  things.  Now  they  do 
it  to  obtain  a  corruptible  crown,  but  we 
an  incorruptible.  I  therefore  so  run,  not 
as  uncertainly ;  so  fight  I,  not  as  one  that 
beateth  the  air:  but  I  keep  under  my 
body,  and  bring  it  into  subjection;  lest 
that  by  any  means,  when  I  have  preached 
to  others,  I  myself  should  be  a  cast-away. 

THE    GOSPEL.       St.  Matt.  XX,  1. 

THE  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a 
man  that  is  an  householder,  which 
went  out  early  in  the  morning  to  hire 
laborers  into  his  vineyard.  And  when  he 
had  agreed  with  the  laborers  for  a  penny 
a  day,  he  sent  them  into  his  vineyard. 
And  he  went  out  about  the  third  hour, 
and  saw  others  standing  idle  in  the  mar- 
ket-place, and  said  unto  them,  Go  ye  also 
into  the  vineyard,  and  whatsoever  is  right 
I  will  give  you.  And  they  went  their  way. 
Again  he  went  out  about  the  sixth  and 
ninth  hour,  and  did  likewise.  And  about 
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SEPTUAGESIMA   SL'NDAY. 

the  eleventh  hour  he  went  out,  and  found 
others  standing  idle,  and  saith  unto  them, 
Why  stand  ye  here  all  the  da}'  idle  ?  They 
say  unto  him,  Because  no  man  hath  hired 
as.  He  saith  unto  them,  Go  ye  also  into 
the  vineyard,  and  whatsoever  is  right,  that 
shall  ye  receive.  So  when  even  was  come, 
the  lord  of  the  vineyard  saith  unto  his 
steward,  Call  the  laborers,  and  give  them 
their  hire,  beginning  from  the  last  unto 
the  first.  And  when  they  came  that  were 
hired  about  the  eleventh  hour,  they  re- 
ceived every  man  a  penny.  But  when  the 
first  came,  they  supposed  that  they  should 
have  received  more;  and  they  likewise 
received  every  man  a  penny.  And  when 
they  had  received  it,  they  murmured 
against  the  goodman  of  the  house,  saying, 
These  last  have  wrought  but  one  hour, 
and  thou  hast  made  them  equal  unto  us, 
which  have  borne  the  burden  and  heat  of 
the  day.  But  he  answered  one  of  them, 
and  said,  Friend,  I  do  thee  no  wrong : 
didst  not  thou  agree  with  me  for  a  penny? 
Take  that  thine  is,  and  go  thy  way;  I  will 
give  unto  this  last  even  as  unto  thee.  Is 
it  not  lawful  for  me  to  do  what  I  will  with 
mine  own?  Is  thine  eye  evil,  because  I 
am  good?  So  the  last  shall  be  first,  and 
the  first  last;  for  many  be  called,  but  few 
chosen. 

135 


SEXAGESIMA  SUNDAY. 

Stye  0imaatt  calleo  Seragestma,  or  ti)t 
movti  Strnoag  before  £ent. 

THE    COLLECT. 

OLORD  G-od,  who  seest  that  we  put  not 
our  trust  iu  any  thing  that  we  do; 
Mercifully  grant  that  by  thy  power  we 
may  be  defended  against  all  adversity; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.       2   Cor.  xi,  19. 

YE  suffer  fools  gladly,  seeing  ye  your- 
selves are  wise.  For  ye  suffer,  if  a 
man  bring  you  into  bondage,  if  a  man 
devour  you,  if  a  man  take  of  you,  if  a 
man  exalt  himself,  if  a  man  smite  you  on 
the  face.  I  speak  as  concerning  reproach, 
as  though  we  had  been  weak.  Howbeit, 
whereinsoever  any  is  bold,  (I  speak  fool- 
ishly,) I  am  bold  also.  Are  they  Hebrews  ? 
so  am  I.  Are  they  Israelites?  so  am  I. 
Are  they  the  seed  of  Abraham  ?  so  am  I. 
Are  they  ministers  of  Christ?  (I  speak  as 
a  fool)  I  am  more;  in  labors  more  abund- 
ant, in  stripes  above  measure,  in  prisons 
more  frequent,  in  deaths  oft.  Of  the 
Jews  five  times  received  I  forty  stripes 
save  one;  thrice  was  I  beaten  with  rods, 
once  was  I  stoned,  thrice  I  suffered  ship- 
wreck, a  night  and  a  day  I  have  been 
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SEXAGESIMA    SUNDAY. 

in  the  deep;  in  journeyings  often,  in 
perils  of  waters,  in  perils  of  robbers,  in 
perils  by  mine  own  countrymen,  in  perils 
by  the  heathen,  in  perils  in  the  city,  in 
perils  in  the  wilderness,  in  perils  in  the 
sea,  in  perils  among  false  brethren;  in 
weariness  and  painfulness,  in  watchings 
often,  in  hunger  and  thirst,  in  fastings 
often,  in  -cold  and  nakedness.  Besides 
those  things  that  are  without,  that  which 
cometh  upon  me  daily,  the  care  of  all  the 
churches.  Who  is  weak,  and  I  am  not 
weak?  who  is  offended,  and  I  burn  not? 
If  I  must  needs  glory,  I  will  glory  of  the 
things  which  concern  mine  infirmities. 
The  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  which  is  blessed  for  evermore, 
knoweth  that  I  lie  not. 


the  gospel.      St  Luke  viii,  4. 

WHE^  much  people  were  gathered 
together,  and  were  come  to  him  out 
of  every  city,  he  spake  by  a  parable.  A 
sower  went  out  to  sow  his  seed ;  and  as  he 
sowed,  some  fell  by  the  way-side ;  and  it 
was  trodden  down,  and  the  fowls  of  the 
air  devoured  it.  And  some  fell  upon  a 
rock ;  and  as  soon  as  it  was  sprung  up, 
it  withered  away,  because  it  lacked  mois- 
ture, And  some  fell  among  thorns;  and 
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SEXAGESIMA    SUNDAY. 

the  thorns  sprang  up  with  it,  and  choked 
it.  And  other  fell  on  good  ground,  and 
sprang  up,  and  bare  fruit  an  hundred- 
fold. And  when  he  had  said  these  thinge, 
he  cried,  He  that  hath  ears  to  hear,  let 
him  hear.  And  his  disciples  asked  him, 
saying,  What  might  this  parable  be? 
And  he  said,  Unto  you  it  is  given  to 
know  the  mysteries  of  the  kingdom  of 
God:  but  to  others  in  parables;  that  see- 
ing they  might  not  see,  and  hearing  they 
might  not  understand.  Kow  the  parable 
is  this:  The  seed  is  the  "Word  of  God. 
Those  by  the  way-side  are  they  that  hear; 
then  cometh  the  devil,  and  taketh  away 
the  word  out  of  their  hearts,  lest  they 
should  believe  and  be  saved.  They  on 
the  rock  are  they,  which,  when  they  hear, 
receive  the  word  with  joy;  and  these 
have  no  root,  which  for  a  while  believe, 
and  in  time  of  temptation  fall  away. 
And  that  which  fell  among  thorns  are 
they,  which,  when  they  have  heard,  go 
forth,  and  are  choked  with  cares  and  riches 
and  pleasures  of  this  life,  and  bring  no 
fruit  to  perfection.  But  that  on  the  good 
ground  are  they,  which  in  an  honest  and 
good  heart,  having  heard  the  word,  keep 
it,  and  bring  forth  fruit  with  patience. 


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QUIXQUAGESIMA    SUNDAY. 

ttlje  Simbcrg  called  (Duinquagestma,  or  tl)t 
ne*t  Sunuap  before  £mt. 

THE    COLLECT. 

OLORD,  who  hast  taught  us  that  all 
our  doings  without  charity  are  noth- 
ing worth;  Send  thy  Holy  Ghost,  and 
pour  into  our  hearts  that  most  excellent 
gift  of  charity,  the  very  bond  of  peace 
and  of  all  virtues,  without  which  whoso- 
ever liveth  is  counted  dead  before  thee. 
Grant  this  for  thine  only  Son  Jesus 
Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.       1    Cor.  xiii,  1. 

THOUGH  I  speak  with  the  tongues  of 
men  and  of  angels,  and  have  not 
charity,  I  am  become  as  sounding  brass, 
or  a  tinkling  cymbal.  And  though  I 
have  the  gift  of  prophecy,  and  understand 
all  mysteries,  and  all  knowledge;  and 
though  I  have  all  faith,  so  that  I  could 
remove  mountains,  and  have  not  charity, 
I  am  nothing.  And  though  I  bestow  all 
my  goods  to  feed  the  poor,  and  though  I 
give  my  body  to  be  burned,  and  have  not 
charity,  it  profiteth  me  nothing.  Charity 
suftereth  long,  and  is  kind;  charity  envi- 
eth  not;  charity  vaunteth  not  itself,  is 
not  puffed  up,  doth  not  behave  itself  un- 
139 


QUINQUAGESIMA   SUNDAY. 

seemly;  seeketli  not  her  own,  is  not 
\  easily  provoked,  thinketh  no  evil;  re- 
joiceth  not  in  iniquity,  but  rejoiceth  in 
the  truth;  beareth  all  things,  believeth 
all  things,  hopeth  all  things,  endureth  all 
things.  Charity  never  faileth :  but  whether 
'there  be  prophecies,  they  shall  fail; 
whether  there  be  tongues,  they  shall  cease ; 
whether  there  be  knowledge,  it  shall  van- 
ish away.  For  we  know  in  part,  and  we 
prophesy  in  part;  but  when  that  which  is 
perfect  is  come,  then  that  which  is  in 
part  shall  be  done  away.  When  I  was  a 
child,  I  spake  as  a  child,  I  understood  as 
a  child,  I  thought  as  a  child;  but  when  I 
became  a  man,  I  put  away  childish  things. 
For  now  we  see  through  a  glass,  darkly ; 
but  then  face  to  face:  now  I  know  in 
part ;  but  then  shall  I  know  even  as  also 
I  am  known.  And  now  abideth  faith, 
hope,  charity,  these  three;  but  the  great- 
est of  these  is  charity. 

the  gospel.     St  Luke  xviii,  31. 

THEN  Jesus  took  unto  him  the  twelve, 
and  said  unto  them,  Behold,  we  go  up 
to  Jerusalem,  and  all  things  that  are  writ- 
ten by  the  prophets  concerning  the  Son  of 
Man  shall  be  accomplished.  For  he  shall 
be  delivered  unto  the  Gentiles,  and  shall 
140 


QUIXQUAGESIIUA    SUNDAY. 

be  mocked,  and  spitefully  entreated,  and 
spitted  on:  and  they  shall  scourge  him, 
and  put  him  to  death;  and  the  third  day 
he  shall  rise  again.-  And  they  understood 
none  of  these  things;  and  this  saying  was 
hid  from  them,  neither  knew  they  the 
things  which  were  spoken.  And  it  came 
to  pass,  that  as  he  was  come  nigh  unto 
Jericho,  a  certain  blind  man  sat  by  the 
way-side  begging;  and  hearing  the  mul- 
titude pass  by,  he  asked  what  it  meant. 
And  they  told  him,  that  Jesus  of  Xazareth 
passeth  by.  And  he  cried,  saying,  Jesus, 
thou  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on  me. 
And  they  which  went  before  rebuked  him, 
that  he  should  hold  his  peace;  but  he 
cried  so  much  the  more,  Thou  Son  of 
David,  have  mercy  on  me.  And  Jesus 
stood,  and  commanded  him  to  be  brought 
unto  him;  and  when  he  was  come  near, 
he  asked  him,  saying,  "What  wilt  thou  that 
I  should  do  unto  thee?  And  he  said, 
Lord,  that  I  may  receive  my  sight.  And 
Jesus  said  unto  him,  Receive  thy  sight : 
thy  faith  hath  saved  thee.  And  immedi- 
ately he  received  his  sight,  and  followed 
him,  glorifying  God;  and  all  the  people, 
when  they  saw  it,  gave  praise  unto  God. 


141 


ASH-WEDNESDAY. 

St)*  first  bap  of  Cent,  commonlg  calleb 
Slslj-tDelmesbcro. 

THE    COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who 
hatest  nothing  that  thou  hast  made, 
and  dost  forgive  the  sins  of  all  those  who 
are  penitent;  Create  and  make  in  us  new 
and  contrite  hearts,  that  we  worthily 
lamenting  our  sins,  and  acknowledging 
our  wretchedness,  may  obtain  of  thee,  the 
God  of  all  mercy,  perfect  remission  and 
forgiveness;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

f  This  Collect  may  be  read  during  Lent,  after  the 

Collect  appointed  for  the  day. 
1f  At  Morning   Prayer,  the  Litany  being  ended, 

shall  be  said  the  following  Prayers,  immediately 

before  the  General  Thanksgiving. 

OLOKD,  we  beseech  thee,  mercifully 
hear  our  prayers,  and  spare  all  those 
who  confess  their  sins  unto  thee ;  that  they, 
whose  consciences  by  sin  are  accused,  by 
thy  merciful  pardon  may  be  absolved; 
through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

OMOST  mighty  God,  and  merciful  Fa- 
ther, who  hast  compassion  upon  all 
men,  and  hatest  nothing  that  thou  hast 
142   ' 


ASH-WEDNESDAY. 

made;  who  wouldest  not  the  death  of  a 
sinner,  but  rather  that  he  should  turn 
from  his  sin,  and  be  saved;  Mercifully 
forgive  us  our  trespasses;  receive  and 
comfort  us,  who  are  grieved  and  wearied 
with  the  burden  of  our  sins.  Thy  pro- 
perty is  always  to  have  mercy;  to  thee 
only  it  appertaineth  to  forgive  sins.  Spare 
us  therefore,  good  Lord,  spare  thy  people, 
whom  thou  hast  redeemed ;  enter  not  into 
judgment  with  thy  servants,  who  are  vile 
earth,  and  miserable  sinners ;  but  so  turn 
thine  anger  from  us,  who  meekly  acknowl- 
edge our  vileness,  and  truly  repent  us  of 
our  faults,  and  so  make  haste  to  help  us 
in  this  world,  that  w^e  may  ever  live  with 
thee  in  the  world  to  come ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen, 


1f  Then  shall  the  people  say  this  that  followeth, 
with  the  Minister. 

TTJRX  thou  us,  0  good  Lord,  and  so 
shall  we  be  turned.  Be  favorable,  0 
Lord,  Be  favorable  to  thy  people,  Who 
turn  to  thee  in  weeping,  fasting,  and  pray- 
ing. For  thou  art  a  merciful  God,  Full 
of  compassion,  Long-suffering,  and  of 
great  pity.  Thou  sparest  when  we  deserve 
punishment,  And  in  thy  wrath  thinkest 
upon  mercy.  Spare  thy  people,  good 
143 


ASH-WEDXESDAY, 

Lord,  spare  them,  And  let  not  thine 
heritage  be  brought  to  confusion.  Hear 
us,  O  Lord,  for  thy  mercy  is  great,  And 
after  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies  look 
upon  us;  Through  the  merits  and  media- 
tion of  thy  blessed  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

FOR  THE  EPISTLE.      Joel  h,  12. 

TURN"  ye  even  to  me,  saith  the  Lord, 
with  all  your  heart,  and  with  fasting, 
and  with  weeping,  and  with  mourning. 
And  rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  gar- 
ments, and  turn  unto  the  Lord  your  God ; 
for  he  is  gracious  and  merciful,  slow  to 
anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  repeut- 
eth  him  of  the  evil.  "Who  knoweth  if  he 
will  return  and  repent,  and  leave  a  bless- 
ing behind  him;  even  a  meat-offering  and 
a  drink-offering  unto  the  Lord  your  God  ? 
Blow  the  trumpet  in  Sion,  sanctity  a  last, 
call  a  solemn  assembly;  gather  the  people, 
sanctify  the  congregation,  assemble  the 
elders,  gather  the  children,  and  those  that 
suck  the  breasts ;  let  the  bridegroom  go 
forth  of  his  chamber,  and  the  bride  out 
of  her  closet.  Let  the  priests,  the  minis- 
ters of  the  Lord,  weep  between  the  porch 
and  the  altar,  and  let  them  say,  Spare  thy 
people,  0  Lord,  and  give  not  thine  heri- 
144 


THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

tage  to  reproach,  that  the  heathen  should 
rule  over  them:  wherefore  should  they 
say  among  the  people,  Where  is  their 
God? 

THE  GOSPEL.     St  Matt,  vi,  16. 

WHEX  ye  fast,  he  not  as  the  hypocrites, 
of  a  sad  countenance ;  for  they  dis- 
figure their  faces,  that  they  may  appear 
unto  men  to  fast.  Verily  I  say  unto  you, 
they  have  their  reward.  But  thou,  when 
thou  fastest,  anoint  thine  head,  and  wash 
thy  face ;  that  thou  appear  not  unto  men 
to  fast,  but  unto  thy  Father  which  is  in 
secret:  and  thy  Father,  which  seeth  in 
secret,  shall  reward  thee  openly.  Lay 
not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  upon  earth, 
where  moth  and  rust  doth  corrupt,  and 
where  thieves  break  through  and  steal : 
but  lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures  in 
heaven,  where  neither  moth  nor  rust  doth 
corrupt,  and  where  thieves  do  not  break 
through  nor  steal;  for  where  your  treasure 
is,  there  will  your  heart  be  also. 


o 


<%  jFtrat  0nnuat)  m  £mt. 

THE  COLLECT. 

LOUD,  who  for  our  sake  didst  fast 
forty  days  and  forty  nights;  Give  us 
13  145 


THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  IX  LENT. 

grace  to  use  such  abstinence,  that,  our 
flesh  being  subdued  to  the  Spirit,  we  may 
ever  obey  thy  godly  motions  in  righteous- 
ness, and  true  holiness,  to  thy  honor  and 
glory,  who  livest  and  reignest  with  the 
Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God, 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

THE  EPISTLE.       2   CoT.  vi,  1. 

TTTE  then,  as  workers  together  with  him, 
VV  beseech  you  also  that  ye  receive  not 
the  grace  of  God  in  vain.  (For  he  saith, 
I  have  heard  thee  in  a  time  accepted,  and 
in  the  day  of  salvation  have  I  succoured 
thee :  behold,  now  is  the  accepted  time ; 
behold,  now  is  the  day  of  salvation.) 
Giving  no  offence  in  any  thing,  that  the 
ministry  be  not  blamed;  but  in  all  things 
approving  ourselves  as  the  ministers  of 
God,  in  much  patience,  in  afflictions,  in 
necessities,  in  distresses,  in  stripes,  in  im- 
prisonments, in  tumults,  in  labors,  in 
watchings,  in  fastings;  by  pureness,  by 
knowledge,  by  long-suffering,  by  kindness, 
by  the  Holy  Ghost,  by  love  unfeigned, 
by  the  word  of  truth,  by  the  power  of 
God,  by  the  armor  of  righteousness  on 
the  right  hand  and  on  the  left,  by  honor 
and  dishonor,  by  evil  report  and  good  re- 
port; as  deceivers,  and  yet  true;  as  un- 
146 


THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

known,  and  yet  well  known;  as  dying, 
and  behold,  we  live;  as  chastened,  and 
not  killed;  as  sorrowful,  yet  always  re- 
joicing; as  poor,  yet  making  many  rich; 
as  having  nothing,  and  yet  possessing  all 
things. 

the  gospel.     St.  Matt,  iv,  1. 

THEX  was  Jesus  led  up  of  the  Spirit 
into  the  wilderness,  to  be  tempted  of 
the  devil.  And  when  he  had  fasted  forty 
days  and  forty  nights,  he  was  afterward 
an  hungered.  And  when  the  tempter 
came  to  him,  he  said,  If  thou  be  the  Son 
of  God,  command  that  these  stones  be 
made  bread.  But  he  answered  and  said, 
It  is  written,  Man  shall  not  live  by  bread 
alone,  but  by  every  word  that  proceedeth 
out  of  the  mouth  of  God.  Then  the 
devil  taketh  him  up  into  the  holy  city, 
and  setteth  him  on  a  pinnacle  of  the 
temple,  and  saith  unto  him,  If  thou  be 
the  Son  of  God,  cast  thyself  down;  for  it 
is  written,  He  shall  give  his  angels  charge 
concerning  thee,  and  in  their  hands  they 
shall  bear  thee  up,  lest  at  any  time  thou 
dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone.  Jesus  saith 
unto  him,  It  is  written  again,  Thou  shalt 
not  tempt  the  Lord  thy  God.  Again, 
the  devil  taketh  him  up  into  an  exceed- 
ing high  mountain,  and  showeth  him  all 
147 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

the  kingdoms  of  the  world,  and  the  glory 
of  them ;  and  saith  unto  him,  All  these 
things  will  I  give  thee,  if  thou  wilt  fall 
down  and  worship  me.  Then  saith  Jesus 
unto  him,  Get  thee  hence,  Satan !  for  it 
is  written,  Thou  shalt  worship  the  Lord 
thy  God,  and  him  only  shalt  thou  serve. 
Then  the  devil  leaveth  him,  and  behold, 
angels  came  and  ministered  unto  him. 


®l)£  Stfonii  Sunbag  m  £mt. 

THE  COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  seest  that  we 
have  no  power  of  ourselves  to  help 
ourselves ;  Keep  us  both  outwardly  in  our 
bodies,  and  inwardly  in  our  souls;  that 
we  may  be  defended  from  all  adversities 
which  may  happen  to  the  body,  and  from 
all  evil  thoughts  which  may  assault  and 
hurt  the  soul ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.      1    TllCSS.  iv,  1. 

WE  beseech  you,  brethren,  and  exhort 
you  by  the  Lord  Jesus,  that  as  ye 
have  received  of  us  how  ye  ought  to  walk 
and  to  please  God,  so  ye  would  abound 
more  and  more.     For  ye  know  what  com- 
148 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  IX  LENT. 

mandments  we  gave  you  by  the  Lord 
Jesus.  For  this  is  the  will  of  God,  even 
your  sanctification,  that  ye  should  abstain 
from  fornication;  that  every  one  of  you 
should  know  how  to  possess  his  vessel  in 
sanctification  and  honor ;  not  in  the  lust 
of  concupiscence,  even  as  the  Gentiles 
which  know  not  God :  that  no  man  go 
beyond  and  defraud  his  brother  in  any 
matter;  because  that  the  Lord  is  the 
avenger  of  all  such,  as  we  also  have  fore- 
warned you  and  testified.  For  God  hath 
not  called  us  unto  uncleanness,  but  unto 
holiness.  He  therefore  that  despiseth, 
despiseth  not  man,  but  God,  who  hath 
also  given  unto  us  his  Holy  Spirit. 

the  gospel.     St.  Matt,  xv,  21. 

JESUS  went  thence,  and  departed  into 
the  coasts  of  Tyre  and .  Sidon.  And 
behold,  a  woman  of  Canaan  came  out  of 
the  same  coasts,  and  cried  unto  him, 
saying,  Have  mercy  on  me,  0  Lord,  thou 
Son  of  David;  my  daughter  is  grievously 
vexed  with  a  devil.  But  he  answered 
her  not  a  word.  And  his  disciples  came 
and  besought  him,  saying,  Send  her 
away;  for  she  crieth  after  us.  But  he 
answered  and  said,  I  am  not  sent  but 
unto  the  lost  sheep  of  the  house  of  IsraeL 
13*  149 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

Then  came  she  and  worshipped  him,  say- 
ing, Lord,  help  me!  But  he  answered 
and  said,  It  is  not  meet  to  take  the  chil- 
dren's bread,  and  to  cast  it  to  dogs.  And 
she  said,  Truth,  Lord;  yet  the  dogs  eat 
of  the  crumbs  which  fall  from  their 
masters'  table.  Then  Jesus  answered 
and  said  unto  her,  0  woman,  great  is  thy 
faith :  be  it  unto  thee  even  as  thou  wilt. 
And  her  daughter  was  made  whole  from 
that  very  hour. 


®f)£  ai)trb  Suttfrcrj)  fat  £mt. 

THE   COLLECT. 

WE  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  look 
upon  the  hearty  desires  of  thy  h amble 
servants,  and  stretch  forth  the  right  hand 
of  thy  Majesty,  to  be  our  defence  against 
all  our  enemies ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.       Eph.  V,  1. 

BE  ye  therefore  followers  of  God,  as 
dear  children;  and  walk  in  love,  as 
Christ  also  hath  loved  us,  and  hath  given 
himself  for  us,  an  offering  and  a  sacrifice 
to  God  for  a  sweet-smelling  savour.  But 
fornication,  and  all  uncleanness,  or  covet- 
150 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

ousness,  let  it  not  be  once  named  amongst 
you, as becometh saints;  neither filthiness, 
nor  foolish  talking,  nor  jesting,  which  are 
not  convenient;  but  rather  giving  of 
thanks.  For  this  ye  know,  that  no  whore- 
monger, nor  unclean  person,  nor  covetous 
man,  who  is  an  idolater,  hath  any  inherit- 
ance in  the  kingdom  of  Christ  and  of 
God.  Let  no  man  deceive  you  with  vain 
words ;  for  because  of  these  things  cometh 
the  wrath  of  God  upon  the  children  of 
disobedience.  Be  not  ye  therefore  par- 
takers with  them.  For  ye  were  sometimes 
darkness,  but  now  are  ye  light  in  the 
Lord  :  walk  as  children  of  light;  (for  the 
fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  in  all  goodness,  and 
righteousness,  and  truth;)  proving  what  is 
acceptable  unto  the  Lord.  And  have  no 
fellowship  with  the  unfruitful  works  of 
darkness,  but  rather  reprove  them.  For 
it  is  a  shame  even  to  speak  of  those  things 
which  are  done  of  them  in  secret.  But 
all  things  that  are  reproved  are  made 
manifest  by  the  light ;  for  whatsoever 
doth  make  manifest  is  light.  Wherefore 
he  saith,  Awake,  thou  that  sleepest,  and 
arise  from  the  dead,  and  Christ  shall  give 
thee  light. 


151 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


the  gospel.     St  Lake  xi,  14. 

JESUS  was  casting  out  a  devil,  and  it 
was  dumb.  And  it  came  to  pass,  when 
the  devil  was  gone  out,  the  dumb  spake ; 
and  the  people  wondered.  But  some  of 
them  said,  He  casteth  out  devils  through 
Beelzebub,  the  chief  of  the  devils.  And 
others,  tempting  him,  sought  of  him  a 
sign  from  heaven.  But  he,  knowing  their 
thoughts,  said  unto  them,  Every  kingdom 
divided  against  itself  is  brought  to  deso- 
lation; and  a  house  divided  against  a 
house  falleth.  If  Satan  also  be  divided 
against  himself,  how  shall  his  kingdom 
stand  ?  because  ye  say  that  I  cast  out 
devils  through  Beelzebub.  And  if  I  by 
Beelzebub  cast  out  devils,  by  whom  do 
your  sons  cast  them  out  ?  therefore  shall 
they  be  your  judges.  But  if  I  with  the 
finger  of  God  cast  out  devils,  no  doubt 
the  kingdom  of  God  is  come  upon  you. 
When  a  strong  man  armed  keepeth  his 
palace,  his  goods  are  in  peace ;  but  when 
a  stronger  than  he  shall  come  upon  him, 
and  overcome  him,  he  taketh  from  him  all 
his  armor  wherein  he  trusted,  and  divid- 
eth  his  spoils.  He  that  is  not  with  me  is 
against  me ;  and  he  that  gathereth  not 
with  me  scattereth.  When  the  unclean 
spirit  is  gone  out  of  a  man,  he  walketh 
152 


THE   FOURTH   SUNDAY   IN   LENT. 

through  dry  places,  seeking  rest;  and 
finding  none,  he  saith,  I  will  return  unto 
my  house  whence  I  came  out.  And  when 
he  cometh,  he  findeth  it  swept  and  gar- 
nished. Then  goeth  he,  and  taketh  to 
him  seven  other  spirits  more  wicked  than 
himself;  and  they  enter  in,  and  dwell 
there :  and  the  last  state  of  that  man  is 
worse  than  the  first.  And  it  came  to  pass, 
as  he  spake  these  things,  a  certain  woman 
of  the  company  lifted  up  her  voice,  and 
said  unto  him,  Blessed  is  the  womb  that 
bare  thee,  and  the  paps  which  thou  hast 
sucked.  But  he  said,  Yea  rather,  blessed 
are  they  that  hear  the  Word  of  God,  and 
keep  it. 


<£i)t  JTourtl]  Sunftan  in  Cent 

THE    COLLECT. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee,  Almighty 
God,  that  we,  who  for  our  evil  deeds 
do  worthily  deserve  to  be  punished,  by 
the  comfort  of  thy  grace  may  mercifully 
be  relieved;  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


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THE    EPISTLE.       Gal.  IV,  21. 

TELL  me,  ye  that  desire  to  be  under  the 
Law,  do  ye  not  hear  the  Law?  For  it 
is  written,  that  Abraham  had  two  sons, 
the  one  by  a  bond-maid,  the  other  by  a 
free-woman.  But  he  who  was  of  the 
bond-woman  was  born  after  the  flesh; 
but  he  of  the  free- woman  was  by  promise. 
Which  things  are  an  allegory:  for  these 
are  the  two  covenants ;  the  one  from  the 
Mount  Sinai,  which  gendereth  to  bondage, 
which  is  Agar.  For  this  Agar  is  Mount 
Sinai  in  Arabia,  and  answereth  to  Jerusa- 
lem which  now  is,  and  is  in  bondage  with 
her  children.  But  Jerusalem  which  is 
above  is  free,  which  is  the  mother  of  us 
all.  For  it  is  written,  Eejoice,  thou  bar- 
ren that  bearest  not ;  break  forth  and  cry, 
thou  that  travailest  not:  for  the  desolate 
hath  many  more  children  than  she  which 
hath  an  husband.  Now  we,  brethren,  as 
Isaac  was,  are  the  children  of  promise. 
But  as  then  he  that  was  born  after  the 
flesh  persecuted  him  that  was  born  after 
the  Spirit,  even  so  it  is  now.  Neverthe- 
less, what  saith  the  Scripture  ?  Cast  out 
the  bond-woman  and  her  son ;  for  the  son 
of  the  bond- woman  shall  not  be  heir  with 
the   son    of  the   free-woman.     So    then, 

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THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

brethren,  we  are  not  children  of  the  bond- 
woman, but  of  the  free. 

the  gospel.     St  John  vi,  1. 

JESUS  went  over  the  Sea  of  Galilee, 
which  is  the  Sea  of  Tiberias.  And  a 
great  multitude  followed  him,  because 
they  saw  his  miracles  which  he  did  on 
them  that  were  diseased.  And  Jesus  went 
up  into  a  mountain,  and  there  he  sat  with 
his  disciples.  And  the  Passover,  a  feast  of 
the  Jews,  was  nigh.  When  Jesus  then 
lifted  up  his  eyes,  and  saw  a  great  com- 
pany come  unto  him,  he  saith  unto  Philip, 
Whence  shall  we  buy  bread,  that  these 
may  eat  ?  (And  this  he  said  to  prove  him ; 
for  he  himself  knew  what  he  would  do.) 
Philip  answered  him,  Two  hundred  pen- 
nyworth of  bread  is  not  sufficient  for 
them,  that  every  one  of  them  may  take  a 
little.  One  of  his  disciples,  Andrew, 
Simon  Peter's  brother,  saith  unto  him, 
There  is  a  lad  here,  which  hath  rive  bar- 
ley loaves,  and  two  small  fishes :  but 
what  are  they  among  so  many?  And 
Jesus  said,  Make  the  men  sit  down.  Kow 
there  was  much  grass  in  the  place.  So 
the  men  sat  down,  in  number  about  five 
thousand.  And  Jesus  took  the  loaves; 
and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  distri- 
buted to  the  disciples,  and  the  disciples  to 
155 


THE   FIFTH   SUNDAY   IN   LENT. 

them  that  were  set  down;  and  likewise 
of  the  fishes  as  much  as  they  would. 
When  they  were  filled,  he  said  unto  his 
disciples,  Gather  up  the  fragments  that 
remain,  that  nothing  be  lost.  Therefore 
they  gathered  them  together,  and  filled 
twelve  baskets  with  the  fragments  of  the 
five  barley  loaves,  which  remained  over 
and  above  unto  them  that  had  eaten. 
Then  those  men,  when  they  had  seen  the 
miracle  that  Jesus  did,  said,  This  is  of  a 
truth  that  Prophet  that  should  come  into 
the  world. 


®Ije  Jiftl)  Stmbag  m  iCmt 

THE    COLLECT. 

WE  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  mer- 
cifully to  look  upon  thy  people ;  that 
by  thy  great  goodness  they  may  be  gov- 
erned and  preserved  evermore,  both  in 
body  and  soul ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

the  epistle.     Heb.  ix,  11. 

CHRIST  being  come  an  High  Priest  of 
good  things  to  come,  by  a  greater  and 
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THE    FIFTH    SUNDAY   IN    LENT. 

more  perfect  tabernacle,  not  made  with 
hands;  that  is  to  say,  not  of  this  building; 
neither  by  the  blood  of  goats  and  calves, 
but  by  his  own  blood  he  entered  in  once 
into  the  Holy  Place,  having  obtained 
eternal  redemption  for  us.  For  if  the 
blood  of  bulls  and  of  goats,  and  the  ashes 
of  an  heifer  sprinkling  the  unclean,  sanc- 
tifieth  to  the  purifying  of  the  flesh;  how 
much  more  shall  the  blood  of  Christ,  who, 
through  the  eternal  Spirit,  offered  himself 
without  spot  to  God,  purge  your  conscience 
from  dead  works  to  serve  the  living  God? 
And  for  this  cause  he  is  the  Mediator  of 
the  new  testament,  that  by  means  of  death, 
for  the  redemption  of  the  transgressions 
that  were  under  the  first  testament,  they 
which  are  called  might  receive  the  promise 
of  eternal  inheritance. 

the  gospel.     St.  John  viii,  46. 

JESUS  said,  Which  of  you  convinceth 
me  of  sin  ?  And  if  I  say  the  truth,  why 
do  ye  not  believe  me  ?  He  that  is  of  God 
heareth  God's  words:  ye  therefore  hear 
them  not,  because  ye  are  not  of  God. 
Then  answered  the  Jews,  and  said  unto 
him,  Say  we  not  well  that  thou  art  a 
Samaritan,  and  hast  a  devil?  Jesus 
answered,  I  have  not  a  devil ;  but  I  honor 
14  157 


THE   FIFTH    SUNDAY   IN   LENT. 

my  Father,  and  ye  do  dishonor  me.  And 
I  seek  not  mine  own  glory :  there  is  One 
that  seeketh  and  judgeth.  Verily,  verily,  I 
say  unto  you,  If  a  man  keep  my  saying, 
he  shall  never  see  death.  Then  said  the 
Jews  unto  him,  Now  we  know  that  thou 
hast  a  devil.  Abraham  is  dead,  and  the 
prophets ;  and  thou  sayest,  If  a  man  keep 
my  saying,  he  shall  never  taste  of  death. 
Art  thou  greater  than  our  father  Abraham, 
which  is  dead?  and  the  prophets  are  dead: 
whom  makest  thou  thyself?  Jesus  an- 
swered, If  I  honor  myself,  my  honor  is 
nothing:  it  is  my  Father  that  honoreth 
me ;  of  whom  ye  say,  that  he  is  your  God. 
Yet  ye  have  not  known  him ;  but  I  know 
him :  and  if  I  should  say,  I  know  him  not, 
I  shall  be  a  liar  like  unto  you ;  but  I  know 
him,  and  keep  his  saying.  Your  father 
Abraham  rejoiced  to  see  my  day;  and  he 
saw  it,  and  was  glad.  Then  said  the  Jews 
unto  him,  Thou  art  not  yet  fifty  years  old, 
and  hast  thou  seen  Abraham?  Jesus  said 
unto  them,  Yerily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you, 
before  Abraham  was,  I  AM.  Then  took 
they  up  stones  to  cast  at  him;  but  Jesus 
bid  himself,  and  went  out  of  the  temple. 


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Slje  Sunoag  titxt  before  (faster. 

THE  COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who, 
of  thy  tender  love  towards  mankind, 
hast  sent  thy  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ,  to  take  upon  him  our  flesh,  and  to 
suffer  death  upon  the  cross,  that  all  man- 
kind should  follow  the  example  of  his 
great  humility ;  Mercifully  grant,  that  we 
may  both  follow  the  example  of  his 
patience,  and  also  be  made  partakers  of 
his  resurrection;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

the  epistle.     Phil  ii,  5. 

LET  this  mind  be  in  you,  which  was  also 
in  Christ  Jesus:  who,  being  in  the 
form  of  God,  thought  it  not  robbery  to  be 
equal  with  God;  but  made  himself  of  no 
reputation,  and  took  upon  him  the  form 
of  a  servant,  and  was  made  in  the  likeness 
of  men:  and  being  found  in  fashion  as  a 
man,  he  humbled  himself,  and  became 
obedient  unto  death,  even  the  death  of 
the  cross.  Wherefore  God  also,  hath 
highly  exalted  him,  and  given  him  aKame 
which  is  above  every  name ;  that  at  the 
Name  of  Jesus  every  knee  should  bow,  of 
things  in  heaven,  and  things  in  earth,  and 
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THE  SUNDAY  NEXT  BEFORE  EASTER. 

things  under  the  earth;  and  that  every 
tongue  should  confess  that  Jesus  Christ  is 
Lord,  to  the  glory  of  God  the  Father. 

the  gospel.     St.  Matt,  xxvii,  1. 

WHEN  the  morning  was  come,  all  the 
chief  priests  and  elders  of  the  peo- 
ple took  counsel  against  Jesus  to  put  him 
to  death.  And  when  they  had  bound 
him,  they  led  him  away,  and  delivered 
him  to  Pontius  Pilate  the  governor.  Then 
Judas,  who  had  betrayed  him,  when  he 
saw  that  he  was  condemned,  repented 
himself,  and  brought  again  the  thirty 
pieces  of  silver  to  the  chief  priests  and 
elders,  saying,  I  have  sinned,  in  that  I 
have  betrayed  the  innocent  blood.  And 
they  said,  What  is  that  to  us?  see  thou  to 
that.  And  he  cast  down  the  pieces  of 
silver  in  the  temple,  and  departed,  and 
went  and  hanged  himself.  And  the  chief 
priests  took  the  silver  pieces,  and  said,  It 
is  not  lawful  for  to  put  them  into  the 
treasury,  because  it  is  the  price  of  blood. 
And  they  took  counsel,  and  bought  with 
them  the  potter's  field,  to  bury  strangers 
in.  Wherefore  that  field  was  called,  The 
field  of  blood,  unto  this  day.  Then  was 
fulfilled  that  which  was  spoken  by  Jeremy 
the  prophet,  saying,  And  they  took  the 
thirty  pieces  of  silver,  the  price  of  Him 
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THE   SUNDAY   NEXT   BEFORE   EASTER. 

that  was  valued,  whom  they  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  did  value ;  and  gave  them 
for  the  potter's  field,  as  the  Lord  appointed 
me.  And  Jesus  stood  before  the  governor ; 
and  the  governor  asked  him,  saving,  Art 
thou  the  king  of  the  Jews  ?  And  Jesus  said 
unto  him,  Thou  sayest.  And  when  he 
was  accused  of  the  chief  priests  and 
elders,  he  answered  nothing.  Then  saith 
Pilate  unto  him,  Hearest  thou  not  how 
many  things  they  witness  against  thee? 
And  he  answered  him  to  never  a  word; 
insomuch  that  the  governor  marvelled 
greatly.  Now  at  that  feast  the  governor 
was  wont  to  release  unto  the  people  a 
prisoner,  whom  they  would.  And  they 
had  then  a  notable  prisoner,  called  Barab- 
bas.  Therefore  when  they  were  gathered 
together,  Pilate  said  unto  them,  Whom 
will  ye  that  I  release  unto  you?  Barab- 
bas,  or  Jesus  which  is  called  Christ?  For 
he  knew  that  for  envy  they  had  delivered 
him.  When  he  was  set  down  on  the 
judgment-seat,  his  wife  sent  unto  him, 
saying,  Have  thou  nothing  to  do  with 
that  just  man;  for  I  have  suffered  many 
things  this  day  in  a  dream  because  of  him. 
But  the  chief  priests  and  elders  persua- 
ded the  multitude  that  they  should  ask 
Bar  abbas,  and  destroy  Jesus.  The  gov- 
ernor answered  and  said  unto  them, 
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THE  SUNDAY  NEXT  BEFORE  EASTER. 

Whether  of  the  twain  will  ye  that  I 
release  unto  you?  They  said,  Barabbas. 
Pilate  saith  unto  them,  What  shall  I  do 
then  with  Jesus,  which  is  called  Christ? 
They  all  say  unto  him,  Let  him  be  cruci- 
fied! And  the  governor  said,  Why,  what 
evil  hath  he  done?  But  they  cried  out 
the  more,  saying,  Let  him  be  crucified! 
When  Pilate  saw  that  he  could  prevail 
nothing,  but  that  rather  a  tumult  was 
made,  he  took  water,  and  washed  his 
hands  before  the  multitude,  saying,  I  am 
innocent  of  the  blood  of  this  just  person: 
see  ye  to  it.  Then  answered  all  the  peo- 
ple, and  said,  His  blood  be  on  us,  and  on 
our  children  !  Then  released  he  Barab- 
bas unto  them ;  and  when  he  had  scourged 
Jesus,  he  delivered  him  to  be  crucified. 
Then  the  soldiers  of  the  governor  took 
Jesus  into  the  common  hall,  and  gathered 
unto  him  the  whole  band  of  soldiers. 
And  they  stripped  him,  and  put  on  him  a 
scarlet  robe.  And  when  they  had  platted 
a  crown  of  thorns,  they  put  it  upon  his 
head,  and  a  reed  in  his  right  hand;  and 
they  bowed  the  knee  before  him,  and 
mocked  him,  saying,  Hail,  King  of  the 
Jews !  And  they  spit  upon  him,  and  took 
the  reed,  and  smote  him  on  the  head. 
And  after  that  they  had  mocked  him, 
they  took  the  robe  off  from  him,  and  put 
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THE  SUNDAY  NEXT  BEFORE  EASTER. 

his  own  raiment  on  him,  and  led  him 
away  to  crucify  him.  And  as  they  came 
out,  they  found  a,  man  of  Cyrene,  Simon 
by  name :  him  they  compelled  to  bear  his 
cross.  And  when  they  were  come  unto 
a  place  called  Golgotha,  that  is  to  say,  a 
place  of  a  skull,  they  gave  him  vinegar 
to  drink  mingled  with  gall :  and  when  he 
had  tasted  thereof,  he  would  not  drink. 
And  they  crucified  him,  and  parted  his 
garments,  casting  lots:  that  it  might  he 
fulfilled  which  was  spoken  by  the  prophet, 
They  parted  my  garments  among  them 
and  upon  my  vesture  did  they  cast  lots. 
And  sitting  down  they  watched  him  there; 
and  set  up  over  his  head  his  accusation 
written,  THIS  IS  JESUS  THE  KIXG 
OF  THE  JEWS.  Then  were  there  two 
thieves  crucified  with  him,  one  on  the 
right  hand,  and  another  on  the  left.  And 
they  that  passed  by  reviled  him,  wagging 
their  heads,  and  saying,  Thou  that  de- 
stroyest  the  temple,  and  buildest  it  in 
three  days,  save  thyself.  If  thou  be  the 
Son  of  G-od,  come  down  from  the  cross. 
Likewise  also  the  chief  priests  mocking 
him,  with  the  scribes  and  elders,  said,  He 
saved  others :  himself  he  cannot  save.  If 
he  be  the  King  of  Israel,  let  him  now 
come  down  from  the  cross,  and  we  will 
believe  him.  He  trusted  in  God;  let 
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THE  SUNDAY  NEXT  BEFORE  EASTER. 

him  deliver  him  now,  if  he  will  have  him : 
for  he  said,  I  am  the  Son  of  God.  The 
thieves  also,  which  were  crucified  with 
him,  cast  the  same  in  his  teeth.  Now 
from  the  sixth  hour  there  was  darkness 
over  all  the  land  unto  the  ninth  hour. 
And  about  the  ninth  hour  Jesus  cried 
with  a  loud  voice,  saying  Eli!  Eli!  lama 
sabachthanif  that  is  to  say,  My  God!  my 
God !  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me  ?  Some 
of  them  that  stood  there,  when  they  heard 
that,  said,  This  man  calleth  for  Elias. 
And  straightway  one  of  them  ran,  and 
took  a  sponge,  and  filled  it  with  vinegar, 
and  put  it  on  a  reed,  and  gave  him  to 
drink.  The  rest  said,  Let  he,  let  us  see 
whether  Elias  will  come  to  save  him. 
Jesus,  when  he  had  cried  again  with  a 
loud  voice,  yielded  up  the  ghost.  And 
behold,  the  vail  of  the  temple  was  rent 
in  twain  from  the  top  to  the  bottom ;  and 
the  earth  did  quake,  and  the  rocks  rent; 
and  the  graves  were  opened;  and  many 
bodies  of  saints  which  slept  arose,  and 
came  out  of  the  graves  after  his  resurrec- 
tion, and  went  into  the  holy  city,  and  ap- 
peared unto  many.  Now  when  the  centu- 
rion, and  they  that  were  with  him,  watch- 
ing Jesus,  saw  the  earthquake,  and  those 
things  that  were  done,  they  feared  greatly, 
saying,  Truly  this  was  the  Son  of  God. 
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MONDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

fltonuai)  before  (Easter. 

FOR    THE    EPISTLE.       Isd.  lxiii,  1. 

WHO  is  this  that  cometh  from  Edom, 
with  dyed  garments  from  Bozrah? 
this  that  is  glorious  in  his  apparel,  travel- 
ling in  the  greatness  of  his  strength?  I 
that  speak  in  righteousness,  mighty  to 
save.  Wherefore  art  thou  red  in  thine 
apparel,  and  thy  garments  like  him  that 
treadeth  in  the  wine-fat?  I  have  trodden 
the  wine-press  alone;  and  of  the  people 
there  was  none  with  me :  for  I  will  tread 
them  in  mine  anger,  and  trample  them  in 
my  fury ;  and  their  blood  shall  be  sprinkled 
upon  my  garments,  and  I  will  stain  all  my 
raiment.  For  the  day  of  vengeance  is  in 
mine  heart,  and  the  year  of  my  redeemed 
is  come.  And  I  looked,  and  there  was 
none  to  help;  and  I  wondered  that  there 
was  none  to  uphold :  therefore  mine  own 
arm  brought  salvation  unto  me;  and  my 
fury,  it  upheld  me.  And  I  will  tread  down 
the  people  in  mine  anger,  and  make  them 
drunk  in  my  fury,  and  I  will  bring  down 
their  strength  to  the  earth.  I  will  mention 
the  loving-kindnesses  of  the  Lord,  and  the 
praises  of  the  Lord,  according  to  all  that 
the  Lord  hath  bestowed  on  us,  and  the 
great  goodness  towards  the  house  of  Israel, 
165 


MONDAY   BEFORE    EASTER. 

which  he  hath  bestowed  on  them  accord- 
ing to  his  mercies,  and  according  to  the 
multitude  of  his  loving-kindnesses.  For 
he  said,  Surely  they  are  my  people,  children 
that  will  not  lie :  so  he  was  their  Saviour. 
In  all  their  affliction  he  was  afflicted,  and 
the  Angel  of  his  presence  saved  them :  in 
his  love  and  in  his  pity  he  redeemed  them ; 
and  he  hare  them,  and  carried  them  all 
the  days  of  old.  But  they  rebelled,  and 
vexed  his  Holy  Spirit;  therefore  he  was 
turned  to  be  their  enemy,  and  he  fought 
against  them.  Then  he  remembered  the 
days  of  old,  Moses,  and  his  people,  saying, 
Where  is  he  that  brought  them  up  out  of 
the  sea  with  the  shepherd  of  his  flock? 
Where  is  he  that  put  his  Holy  Spirit 
within  him?  that  led  them  by  the  right 
hand  of  Moses  with  his  glorious  arm, 
dividing  the  water  before  them,  to  make 
himself  an  everlasting  Name?  that  led 
them  through  the  deep,  as  an  horse  in  the 
wilderness,  that  they  should  not  stumble  ? 
As  a  beast  goeth  down  into  the  valley,  the 
Spirit  of  the  Lord  caused  him  to  rest;  so 
didst  thou  lead  thy  people,  to  make  thyself 
a  glorious  Name.  Look  down  from  heaven, 
and  behold  from  the  habitation  of  thy 
holiness  and  of  thy  glory:  where  is  thy 
zeal  and  thy  strength,  the  sounding  of  thy 
bowels  and  of  thy  mercies  towards  me? 
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MONDAY    BEFORE    EASTER. 

are  they  restrained?  Doubtless  thou  art 
our  Father,  though  Abraham  be  ignorant 
of  us,  and  Israel  acknowledge  us  not: 
thou,  0  Lord,  art  our  Father,  our  Re- 
deemer; thy  Name  is  from  everlasting. 
0  Lord,  why  hast  thou  made  us  to  err 
from  thy  ways,  and  hardened  our  heart 
from  thy  fear?  Return  for  thy  servants' 
sake,  the  tribes  of  thine  inheritance.  The 
people  of  thy  holiness  have  possessed  it 
but  a  little  while:  our  adversaries  have 
trodden  down  thy  sanctuary.  We  are 
thine :  thou  never  barest  rule  over  them ; 
they  were  not  called  by  thy  Name. 

the  gospel.     St  Mark  xiv,  1. 

AFTER  two  days  was  the  feast  of  the 
Passover,  and  of  unleavened  bread : 
and  the  chief  priests  and  the  scribes  sought 
how  they  might  take  him  by  craft,  and 
put  him  to  death.  But  they  said,  Not  on 
the  feast-day,  lest  there  be  an  uproar  of 
the  people.  And  being  in  Bethany,  in 
the  house  of  Simon  the  leper,  as  he  sat  at 
meat,  there  came  a  woman  having  an  ala- 
baster box  of  ointment  of  spikenard,  very 
precious;  and  she  brake  the  box,  and 
poured  it  on  his  head.  And  there  were 
some  that  had  indignation  within  them- 
selves, and  said,  Why  was  this  waste  of 
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the  ointment  made?  for  it  might  have 
been  sold  for  more  than  three  hundred 
pence,  and  have  been  given  to  the  poor. 
And  they  murmured  against  her.  And 
Jesus  said,  Let  her  alone ;  why  trouble  ye 
her  ?  She  hath  wrought  a  good  work  on 
me.  For  ye  have  the  poor  with  you 
always,  and  whensoever  ye  will  ye  may 
do  them  good ;  but  me  ye  have  not  always. 
She  hath  done  what  she  could ;  she  is 
come  aforehand  to  anoint  my  body  to  the 
burying.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  AYTiere- 
soever  this  Gospel  shall  be  preached 
throughout  the  whole  world,  this  also  that 
she  hath  done  shall  be  spoken  of,  for  a 
memorial  of  her.  And  Judas  Iscariot, 
one  of  the  twelve,  went  unto  the  chief 
priests,  to  betray  him  unto  them.  And 
when  they  heard  it,  they  were  glad,  and 
promised  to  give  him  money.  And  he 
sought  how  he  might  conveniently  betray 
him.  And  the  first  day  of  unleavened 
bread,  when  they  killed  the  passover,  his 
disciples  said  unto  him,  "Where  wilt  thou 
that  we  go  and  prepare,  that  thou  may  est 
eat  the  passover  ?  And  he  sendeth  forth 
two  of  his  disciples,  and  saith  unto  them, 
Go  ye  into  the  city,  and  there  shall  meet 
you  a  man  bearing  a  pitcher  of  water : 
follow  him.  And  wheresoever  he  shall 
go  in,  say  ye  to  the  good  man  of  the 
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house,  The  Master  saith,  \Vhere  is  the 
guest-chamber,  where  I  shall  eat  the  pass- 
over  with  my  disciples?  And  he  will 
show  you  a  large  upper  room  furnished 
and  prepared :  there  make  ready  for  us. 
And  his  disciples  went  forth,  and  came 
into  the  city,  and  found  as  he  had  said 
unto  them ;  and  they  made  ready  the 
passover.  And  in  the  evening  he  cometh 
with  the  twelve.  And  as  they  sat,  and 
did  eat,  Jesus  said,  Verily  I  say  unto  you, 
one  of  you  which  eateth  with  me  shall 
betray  me.  And  they  began  to  be  sor- 
rowful, and  to  say  unto  him,  one  by  one, 
Is  it  I?  And  another  said,  Is  it  I? 
And  he  answered  and  said  unto  them, 
It  is  one  of  the  twelve  that  dippeth 
with  me  in  the  dish.  The  Son  of  Man 
indeed  goeth,  as  it  is  written  of  him: 
but  wo  to  that  man  by  whom  the  Son 
of  Man  is  betrayed  !  good  were  it  for  that 
man  if  he  had  never  been  born.  And  as 
they  did  eat,  Jesus  took  bread,  and  blessed, 
and  brake  it,  and  gave  to  them,  and  said, 
Take,  eat:  this  is  my  body.  And  he  took 
the  cup,  and  when  he  had  given  thanks, 
he  gave  it  to  them:  and  they  all  drank  of 
it.  And  he  said  unto  them,  This  is  my 
blood  of  the  new  testament,  which  is  shed 
for  many.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  I  will 
drink  no  more  of  the  "fruit  of  the  vine, 
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until  that  day  that  I  drink  it  new  in  the 
Kingdom  of  God.  And  when  they  had 
sung  an  hymn,  they  went  out  into  the 
Mount  of  Olives.  And  Jesus  saith  unto 
them,  All  ye  shall  he  offended  "because  of 
me  this  night:  for  it  is  written,  I  will 
smite  the  shepherd,  and  the  sheep  shall 
he  scattered.  But  after  that  I  am  risen,  I 
will  go  "before  you  into  Galilee.  But 
Peter  said  unto  him,  Although  all  shall  he 
offended,  yet  will  not  I.  And  Jesus  saith 
unto  him,  Yerily  I  say  unto  thee,  that  this 
day,  even  in  this  night,  hefore  the  cock 
crow  twice,  thou  shalt  deny  me  thrice. 
But  he  spake  the  more  vehemently,  If  I 
should  die  with  thee,  I  will  not  deny  thee 
in  any  wise.  Likewise  also  said  they  all. 
And  they  came  to  a  place  which  was  named 
Gethsemane :  and  he  saith  to  his  disciples, 
Sit  ye  here,  while  I  shall  pray.  And  he 
taketh  with  him  Peter  and  James  and 
John,  and  began  to  he  sore  amazed,  and 
to  he  very  heavy ;  and  saith  unto  them, 
My  soul  is  exceeding  sorrowful  unto 
death:  tarry  ye  here,  and  watch.  And 
he  went  forward  a  little,  and  fell  on  the 
ground,  and  prayed  that,  if  it  were  pos- 
sible, the  hour  might  pass  from  him. 
And  he  said,  Abba,  Father,  all  things  are 
possible  unto  thee ;  take  away  this  cup 
from  me :  nevertheless,  not  what  I  will, 
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but  what  thou  wilt.  And  he  cometh,  and 
findeth  them  sleeping,  and  saith  unto 
Peter,  Simon,  sleepest  thou?  couldestnot 
thou  watch  one  hour?  Watch  ye  and 
pray,  lest  ye  enter  into  temptation.  The 
spirit  truly  is  ready,  but  the  flesh  is  weak. 
And  again  he  went  away,  and  prayed,  and 
spake  the  same  words.  And  when  he  re- 
turned, he  found  them  asleep  again,  (for 
their  eyes  were  heavy ;)  neither  wist  they 
what  to  answer  him.  And  he  cometh  the 
third  time,  and  saith  unto  them,  Sleep  on 
now,  and  take  your  rest :  it  is  enough,  the 
hour  is  come ;  behold,  the  Son  of  Man  is 
betrayed  into  the  hands  of  sinners.  Rise 
up,  let  us  go;  lo,  he  that  betrayeth  me  is 
at  hand.  And  immediately,  while  he  yet 
spake,  cometh  Judas,  one  of  the  twelve, 
and  with  him  a  great  multitude  with 
swords  and  staves,  from  the  chief  priests 
and  the  scribes  and  the  elders.  And  he 
that  betrayed  him  had  given  them  a  token, 
saying,  Whomsoever  I  shall  kiss,  that 
same  is  he ;  take  him,  and  lead  him  away 
safely.  And  as  soon  as  he  was  come,  he 
goeth  straightway  to  him,  and  saith,  Mas- 
ter, Master ;  and  kissed  him.  And  they 
laid  their  hands  on  him,  and  took  him. 
And  one  of  them  that  stood  by  drew  a 
sword,  and  smote  a  servant  of  the  high 
priest,  and  cut  off  his  ear.  And  Jesus 
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answered  and  said  unto  them,  Are  ye 
come  out  as  against  a  thief,  with  swords 
and  with  staves,  to  take  me  ?  I  was  daily 
with  you  in  the  temple,  teaching,  and  ye 
took  me  not :  but  the  Scriptures  must  be 
fulfilled.  And  they  all  forsook  him,  and 
fled.  And  there  followed  him  a  certain 
young  man,  having  a  linen  cloth  cast 
about  his  naked  body;  and  the  young 
men  laid  hold  on  him.  And  he  left  the 
linen  cloth,  and  fled  from  them  naked. 
And  they  led  Jesus  away  to  the  high 
priest :  and  with  him  were  assembled  all 
the  chief  priests  and  the  elders  and  the 
scribes.  And  Peter  followed  him  afar  off, 
even  into  the  palace  of  the  high  priest ; 
and  he  sat  with  the  servants,  and  warmed 
himself  at  the  fire.  And  the  chief  priests, 
and  all  the  council,  sought  for  witness 
against  Jesus  to  put  him  to  death ;  and 
found  none.  For  many  bare  false  witness 
against  him,  but  their  witness  agreed  not 
together.  And  there  arose  certain,  and 
bare  false  witness  against  him,  saying, 
We  heard  him  say,  I  will  destroy  this 
temple  that  is  made  with  hands,  and 
within  three  days  I  will  build  another 
made  without  hands.  But  neither  so  did 
their  witness  agree  together.  And  the 
high  priest  stood  up  in  the  midst,  and 
asked  Jesus,  saying,  Answerest  thou 
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nothing  ?  what  is  it  which  these  witness 
against  thee  ?  But  he  held  his  peace,  and 
answered  nothing.  Again  the  high  priest 
asked  him,  and  said  unto  him,  Art  thou 
the  Christ,  the  Son  of  the  Blessed?  And 
Jesus  said,  I  am  :  and  ye  shall  see  the 
Son  of  Man  sitting  on  the  right  hand  of 
power,  and  coming  in  the  clouds  of  heaven. 
Then  the  high  priest  rent  his  clothes,  and 
saith,  What  need  we  any  further  wit- 
ness ?  ye  have  heard  the  "blasphemy : 
what  think  ye  ?  And  they  all  condemned 
him  to  be  guilty  of  death.  And  some 
began  to  spit  on  him,  and  to  cover  his 
face,  and  to  buffet  him,  and  to  say  unto 
him,  Prophesy.  And  the  servants  did 
strike  him  with  the  palms  of  their 
hands.  And  as  Peter  was  beneath  in  the 
palace,  there  cometh  one  of  the  maids  of 
the  high  priest ;  and  when  she  saw  Peter 
warming  himself,  she  looked  upon  him, 
and  said,  And  thou  also  wast  with  Jesus 
of  Nazareth.  But  he  denied,  saying,  I 
know  not,  neither  understand  I  what  thou 
sayest.  And  he  went  out  into  the  porch  : 
and  the  cock  crew.  And  a  maid  saw  him 
again,,  and  began  to  say  to  them  that  stood 
by,  This  is  one  of  them.  And  he  denied 
it  again.  And  a  little  after,  they  that 
stood  by  said  again  to  Peter,  Surely  thou 
art  one  of  them ;  for  thou  art  a  Galilean, 
15*  173 


TUESDAY   BEFORE    EASTER. 

and  thy  speech  agreeth  thereto.  But  he 
began  to  curse  and  to  swear,  saying,  I 
know  not  this  man  of  whom  ye  speak. 
And  the  second  time  the  cock  crew.  And 
Peter  called  to  mind  the  word  that  Jesus 
said  unto  him,  Before  the  cock  crow  twice, 
thou  shalt  deny  me  thrice.  And  when  he 
thought  thereon,  he  wept. 


Suesuut]  before  faster. 

FOR  THE    EPISTLE.       I&CL.  1,  5. 

THE  Lord  God  hath  opened  mine  ear, 
and  I  was  not  rebellious,  neither 
turned  away  back.  I  gave  my  back  to 
the  smiters,  and  my  cheeks  to  them  that 
plucked  off  the  hair :  I  hid  not  my  face 
from  shame  and  spitting.  For  the  Lord 
God  will  help  me ;  therefore  shall  I  not 
be  confounded :  therefore  have  I  set  my 
face  like  a  flint,  and  I  know  that  I  shall 
not  be  ashamed.  He  is  near  that  justi- 
fieth  me ;  who  will  contend  with  me  ?  let 
us  stand  together:  who  is  mine  adver- 
sary? let  him  come  near  to  me.  Behold, 
the  Lord  God  will  help  me;  who  is  he 
that  shall  condemn  me?  Lo,  they  all 
shall  wax  old  as  a  garment;  the  moth 
shall  eat  them  up.  Who  is  among  you 
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that  feareth  the  Lord,  that  obeyeth  the 
voice  of  his  servant,  that  walketh  in  dark- 
ness, and  hath  no  light?  let  him  trust  in 
the  Name  of  the  Lord,  and  stay  upon  his 
God.  Behold,  all  ye  that  kindle  a  fire, 
that  compass  yourselves  about  with  sparks : 
walk  in  the  light  of  your  fire,  and  in  the 
sparks  that  ye  have  kindled.  This  shall 
ye  have  of  mine  hand;  ye  shall  lie  down 
in  sorrow. 

the  gospel.     St.  Mark  xv,  1. 

AND  straightway  in  the  morning  the 
chief  priests  held  a  consultation  with 
the  elders  and  scribes,  and  the  whole 
council,  and  bound  Jesus,  and  carried  him 
away,  and  delivered  him  to  Pilate.  And 
Pilate  asked  him,  Art  thou  the  King  of 
the  Jews?  And  he  answering  said  unto 
him,  Thou  say  est  it.  And  the  chief 
priests  accused  him  of  many  things :  but 
he  answered  nothing.  And  Pilate  asked 
him  again,  saying,  Answerest  thou  noth- 
ing? behold  how  many  things  they  wit- 
ness against  thee.  But  Jesus  yet  answered 
nothing;  so  that  Pilate  marvelled.  Now 
at  that  feast  he  released  unto  them  one 
prisoner,  whomsoever  they  desired.  And 
there  was  one  named  Barabbas,  which 
lay  bound  with  them  that  had  made  in- 
surrection with  him,  who  had  committed 
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murder  in  the  insurrection.  And  the 
multitude  crying  aloud  began  to  desire 
him  to  do  so  as  he  had  ever  done  unto  them. 
But  Pilate  answered  them,  saying,  Will 
ye  that  I  release  unto  you  the  King  of  the 
Jews?  (For  he  knew  that  the  chief 
priests  had  delivered  him  for  envy.)  But 
the  chief  priests  moved  the  people,  that 
he  should  rather  release  Barabbas  unto 
them.  And  Pilate  answered  and  said 
again  unto  them,  What  will  ye  then  that  I 
shall  do  unto  him  whom  ye  call  the  King 
of  the  Jews  ?  And  they  cried  out  again, 
Crucify  him !  Then  Pilate  said  unto  them, 
Why,  what  evil  hath  he  done  ?  And  they 
cried  out  the  more  exceedingly,  Crucify 
him!  And  so  Pilate,  willing  to  content 
the  people,  released  Barabbas  unto  them, 
and  delivered  Jesus,  when  he  had  scourged 
him,  to  be  crucified.  And  the  soldiers 
led  him  away  into  the  hall,  called  Pra?to- 
rium;  and  they  called  together  the  whole 
band.  And  they  clothed  him  with  purple, 
and  platted  a  crown  of  thorns,  and  put  it 
about  his  head,  and  began  to  salute  him, 
Hail,  King  of  the  Jews !  And  they  smote 
him  on  the  head  with  a  reed,  and  did  spit 
upon  him,  and  bowing  their  knees  wor- 
shipped him.  And  when  they  had  mocked 
him,  they  took  off'  the  purple  from  him, 
and  put  his  own  clothes  on  him,  and  led 
17(3 


TUESDAY    BEFORE    EASTER. 

him  out  to  crucify  him.  And  they  com- 
pel one  Simon  a  Cyrenian,  who  passed 
by,  coming  out  of  the  country,  the  father 
of  Alexander  and  Rufus,  to  bear  his  cross. 
And  they  bring  him  unto  the  place  Gol- 
gotha, which  is,  being  interpreted,  The 
place  of  a  skull  And  they  gave  him  to 
drink  wine  mingled  with  myrrh;  but  he 
received  it  not.  And  when  they  had  cruci- 
fied him,  they  parted  his  garments,  casting 
lots  upon  them,  what  every  man  should 
take.  And  it  was  the  third  hour,  and  they 
crucified  him.  And  the  superscription  of 
his  accusation  was  written  over,  THE 
KIXG  OF  THE  JEWS.  And  with  him 
they  crucify  two  thieves;  the  one  on  his 
right  hand,  and  the  other  on  his  left.  And 
the  Scripture  was  fulfilled,  which  saith, 
And  he  was  numbered  with  the  transgres- 
sors. And  they  that  passed  by  railed  on 
him,  wagging  their  heads,  and  saying,  Ah, 
thou  that  destroy  est  the  temple,  and 
buildest  it  in  three  days,  save  thyself,  and 
come  down  from  the  cross.  Likewise 
also  the  chief  priests  mocking  said  among 
themselves  with  the  scribes,  He  saved 
others;  himself  he  cannot  save.  Let 
Christ  the  King  of  Israel  descend  now 
from  the  cross,  that  we  may  see  and  be- 
lieve. And  they  that  were  crucified  with 
him  reviled  him.  And  when  the  sixth 
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WEDNESDAY    BEEORE    EASTER. 

hour  was  come,  there  was  darkness  over 
the  whole  laud  until  the  ninth  hour. 
And  at  the  ninth  hour  Jesus  cried  with  a 
loud  voice,  saving,  ffloi!  Eloi!  lama 
sabaehthamf  which  is,  being  interpreted, 
My  God !  my  G-od !  why  hast  thou  forsa- 
ken me  ?  And  some  of  them  that  stood 
by,  when  they  heard  it,  said,  Behold,  he 
calleth  Elias.  And  one  ran  and  filled  a 
sponge  full  of  vinegar,  and  put  it  on  a 
reed,  and  gave  him  to  drink,  saying,  Let 
alone ;  let  us  see  whether  Elias  will  come 
to  take  him  down.  And  Jesus  cried  with 
a  loud  voice,  and  gave  up  the  ghost.  And 
the  vail  of  the  temple  was  rent  in  twain, 
from  the  top  to  the  bottom.  And  when 
the  centurion,  which  stood  over  against 
him,  saw  that  he  so  cried  out,  and  gave 
up  the  ghost,  he  said,  Truly  this  man  was 
the  Son  of  God. 


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tDeunesaarj  before  (faster. 

THE    EPISTLE.       Heb.  ix,  16. 

THERE  a  testament  is,  there  must  also 
of  necessity  be  the  death  of  the  tes- 
tator. For  a  testament  is  of  force  after 
men  are  dead;  otherwise  it  is  of  no 
strength  at  all  whilst  the  testator  liveth. 
Whereupon  neither  the  first  testament 
was  dedicated  without  blood.  For  when 
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Moses  had  spoken  every  precept  to  all 
the  people  according  to  the  Law,  he  took 
the  blood  of  calves  and  of  goats,  with 
water,  and  scarlet  wool,  and  ln^ssop,  and 
sprinkled  both  the  book  and  all  the  people, 
saying,  This  is  the  blood  of  the  testament 
which  God  hath  enjoined  unto  you. 
Moreover,  he  sprinkled  likewise  with 
blood  both  the  tabernacle,  and  all  the 
vessels  of  the  ministry.  And  almost  all 
things  are  by  the  Law  purged  with  blood ; 
and  without  shedding  of  blood  is  no  re- 
mission. It  was  therefore  necessary  that 
the  patterns  of  things  in  the  heavens 
should  be  purified  with  these;  but  the 
heavenly  things  themselves  with  better 
sacrifices  than  these,  For  Christ  is  not 
entered  into  the  holy  places  made  with 
hands,  which  are  the  figures  of  the  true; 
but  into  heaven  itself,  now  to  appear  in 
the  presence  of  God  for  us.  N~or  yet  that 
he  should  offer  himself  often,  as  the  high 
priest  entereth  into  the  Holy  Place  every 
year  with  blood  of  others;  (for  then  must 
he  often  have  suffered  since  the  foundation 
of  the  world ;)  but  now  once  in  the  end 
of  the  world  hath  he  appeared  to  put 
away  sin  by  the  sacrifice  of  himself.  And 
as  it  is  appointed  unto  men  once  to  die, 
but  after  this  the  judgment:  so  Christ 
was  once  offered  to  bear  the  sins  of  many; 
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WEDNESDAY    BEFORE    EASTER. 

and  unto  them  that  look  for  him  shall  he 
appear  the  second  time  without  sin  urito 
salvation. 

the  gospel.     St  Luke,  xxii,  1. 

NOW  the  feast  of  unleavened  bread 
drew  nigh,  which  is  called  the  Pass- 
over. And  the  chief  priests  and  scribes 
sought  how  they  might  kill  him ;  for  they 
feared  the  people.  Then  entered  Satan 
into  Judas  surnamed  Iscariot,  being  of  the 
number  of  the  twelve.  And  he  went  his 
way,  and  communed  with  the  chief  priests 
and  captains,  how  he  might  betray  him 
unto  them.  And  they  were  glad,  and 
covenanted  to  give  him  money.  And  he 
promised,  and  sought  opportunity  to  be- 
tray him  unto  them  in  the  absence  of  the 
multitude.  Then  came  the  day  of  un- 
leavened bread,  when  the  passover  must 
be  killed.  And  he  sent  Peter  and  John, 
saying,  Go  and  prepare  us  the  passover, 
that  we  may  eat.  And  they  said  unto 
him,  Where  wilt  thou  that  we  prepare  ? 
And  he  said  unto  them,  Behold,  when  ye 
are  entered  into  the  city,  there  shall  a  man 
meet  you,  bearing  a  pitcher  of  water;  fol- 
low him  into  the  house  where  he  entereth 
in.  And  ye  shall  say  unto  the  good  man 
of  the  house,  The  Master  saith  unto  thee, 
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WEDNESDAY    BEFORE    EASTER. 

Where  is  the  guest-chamber,  where  I  shall 
eat  the  passover  With  my  disciples?    And 
he  shall  show  you  a  large  upper  room  fur- 
nished:  there    make    ready.     And   they 
went,  and  found  as  he  had  said  unto  them ; 
and  they  made  ready  the  passover.     And 
when  the  hour  was  come,  he  sat  down, 
and  the  twelve  apostles  with  him.     And 
he  said  unto  them,  With  desire  I   have 
desired  to  eat  this  passover  with  you  be- 
fore I  suffer.     For  I  say  unto  you,  I  will 
not  any  more  eat  thereof,  until  it  be  ful- 
filled in  the  Kingdom  of  God.     And  he 
took  the  cup,  and  gave  thanks,  and  said^ 
Take  this,  and  divide  it  among  yourselves. 
For  I  say  unto  you,  I  will  not  drink  of  the 
fruit  of  the  vine,  until  the  Kingdom  of 
God  shall  come.    And  he  took  bread,  and 
gave  thanks,  and  brake  it,  and  gave  unto 
them,  saying,  This  is  my  body  which  is 
given  for  you:  this  do  in  remembrance  of 
me.      Likewise  also  the  cup  after  supper, 
saying,  This  cup  is  the  new  testament  in 
my  blood,  which  is  shed   for  you.     Bui 
behold,  the  hand  of  him  that   betrayeth 
me  is  with  me  on  the  table.     And  truly 
the  Son  of  Man  goeth   as  it  was   deter- 
mined;  but  wo  unto  that  man  by  whom 
he  is  betrayed!     And  they  began  to  in- 
quire among  themselves,  which  of  them  it 
was  that  should  do  this  thing.    And  there 
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was  also  a  strife  among  them,  which  of 
them  should  be  accounted  the  greatest. 
And  he  said  unto  them,  The  kings  of  the 
Gentiles  exercise  lordship  over  them ;  and 
they  that  exercise  authority  upon  them 
are  called  benefactors.  But  ye  shall  not 
be  so :  but  he  that  is  greatest  among  you, 
let  him  be  as  the  younger;  and  he  that  is 
chief,  as  he  that  doth  serve.  For  whether 
is  greater,  he  that  sitteth  at  meat,  or  he 
that  serveth?  Is  not  he  that  sitteth  at 
meat?  But  I  am  among  you  as  he  that 
serveth.  Ye  are  they  which  have  continued 
with  me  in  my  temptations.  And  I  ap- 
point unto  you  a  kingdom,  as  my  Father 
hath  appointed  unto  me ;  that  ye  may  eat 
and  drink  at  my  table  in  my  kingdom, 
and  sit  on  thrones,  judging  the  twelve 
tribes  of  Israel.  And  the  Lord  said, 
Simon,  Simon,  behold,  Satan  hath  desired 
to  have  you  that  he  may  sift  you  as  wheat  : 
but  I  have  prayed  for  thee,  that  thy  faith 
fail  not;  and  when  thou  art  converted, 
strengthen  thy  brethren.  And  he  said 
unto  him,  Lord,  I  am  ready  to  go  with 
thee,  both  into  prison,  and  to  death.  And 
he  said,  I  tell  thee,  Peter,  the  cock  shall 
not  crow  this  day,  before  that  thou  shalt 
thrice  deny  that  thou  knowest  me.  And 
he  said  unto  them,  When  I  sent  you  with- 
out purse,  and  scrip,  and  shoes,  lacked  ye 
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anything?  And  they  said,  Nothing.  Then 
said  he  unto  them,  But  now,  he  that  hath 
a  purse,  let  him  take  it,  and  likewise  his 
scrip :  and  he  that  hath  no  sword,  let  him 
sell  his  garment,  and  buy  one.  For  I  say 
unto  you,  that  this  that  is  written  must 
yet  be  accomplished  in  me,  And  he  was 
reckoned  among  the  transgressors:  for 
the  things  concerning  me  have  an  end. 
And  they  said,  Lord,  behold,  here  are  two 
swords.  And  he  said  unto  them,  It  is 
enough.  And  he  came  out,  and  went,  as 
he  was  wont,  to  the  Mount  of  Olives ;  and 
his  disciples  also  followed  him.  And 
when  he  was  at  the  place,  he  said  unto 
them,  Pray  that  ye  enter  not  into  tempta- 
tion. And  he  was  withdrawn  from  them 
about  a  stone's  cast,  and  kneeled  down, 
and  prayed,  saying,  Father,  if  thou  be 
willing,  remove  this  cup  from  me :  never- 
theless, not  my  will,  but  thine,  be  done. 
And  there  appeared  an  angel  unto  him 
from  heaven,  strengthening  him.  And 
being  in  an  agony,  he  prayed  more  earnest- 
ly, and  his  sweat  was  as  it  were  great 
drops  of  blood  falling  down  to  the  ground. 
And  when  he  rose  up  from  prayer,  and 
was  come  to  his  disciples,  he  found  them 
sleeping  for  sorrow,  and  said  unto  them, 
"Why  sleep  ye  ?  rise  and  pray,  lest  ye 
enter  into  temptation.  And  while  he  yet 
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Bpake,  behold  a  multitude,  and  lie  that 
was  called  Judas,  one  of  the  twelve,  went 
"before  them,  and  drew  near  unto  Jesus  to 
kiss  him.  But  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Judas, 
betray  est  thou  the  Son  of  Man  with  a 
kiss?  When  they  which  were  about  him 
saw  what  would  follow,  they  said  unto 
him,  Lord,  shall  we  smite  with  the  sword? 
and  one  of  them  smote  the  servant  of  the 
high  priest,  and  cut  off  his  right  ear. 
And  Jesus  answered  and  said,  Suffer  ye 
thus  far.  And  he  touched  his  ear,  and 
healed  him.  Then  Jesus  said  unto  the 
chief  priests,  and  captains  of  the  temple, 
and  the  elders  which  were  come  to  him, 
Be  ye  come  out  as  against  a  thief,  with 
swords  and  staves  ?  When  I  was  daily 
with  you  in  the  temple,  ye  stretched  forth 
no  hands  against  me:  but  this  is  your 
hour,  and  the  power  of  darkness.  Then 
took  they  him,  and  led  him,  and  brought 
him  into  the  high  priest's  house.  And 
Peter  followed  afar  off.  And  when  they 
had  kindled  a  fire  in  the  midst  of  the 
hall,  and  were  set  down  together,  Peter 
sat  down  among  them.  But  a  certain 
maid  beheld  him  as  he  sat  by  the  fire,  and 
earnestly  looked  upon  him,  and  said, 
This  man  was  also  with  him.  And  he 
denied  him,  saying,  Woman,  I  know  him 
not.  And  after  a  little  while  another  saw 
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him,  and  said,  Thou  art  also  of  them. 
And  Peter  said,  Man,  I  am  not.  And 
about  the  space  of  one  hour  after,  another 
confidently  affirmed,  saying,  Of  a  truth, 
this  fellow  also  was  with  him ;  for  he  is  a 
Galilean.  And  Peter  said,  Man,  I  know 
not  what  thou  sayest.  And  immediately, 
while  he  yet  spake,  the  cock  crew.  And 
the  Lord  turned,  and  looked  upon  Peter. 
And  Peter  remembered  the  word  of  the 
Lord,  how  he  had  said  unto  him,  Before 
the  cock  crow,  thou  shalt  deny  me  thrice. 
And  Peter  went  out,  and  wept  bitterly. 
And  the  men  that  held  Jesus  mocked 
him,  and  smote  him.  And  when  they 
had  blindfolded  him,  they  struck  him  on 
the  face,  and  asked  him,  saying,  Pro- 
phesy, who  is  it  that  smote  thee  ?  And 
many  other  things  blasphemously  spake 
they  against  him.  And  as  soon  as  it  was 
day,  the  elders  of  the  people,  and  the 
chief  priests,  and  the  scribes  came  to- 
gether, and  led  him  into  their  council, 
saying,  Art  thou  the  Christ?  tell  us. 
And  he  said  unto  them,  If  I  tell  you,  ye 
will  not  believe :  and  if  I  also  ask  you, 
ye  will  not  answer  me,  nor  let  me  go. 
Hereafter  shall  the  Son  of  Man  sit  on  the 
right  hand  of  the  power  of  God.  Then 
said  they  all,  Art  thou  then  the  Son  of  God  ? 
And  he  said  unto  them,  Ye  say,  that  I 
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THURSDAY    BEFORE    EASTER. 

am.  And  they  said,  What  need  we  any 
further  witness?  for  we  ourselves  have 
heard  of  his  own  mouth. 


&I)ursucm  before  €aeter. 

THE    EPISTLE.       1    Coi\  xi,  17. 

IN  this  that  I  declare  unto  you,  I  praise 
you  not,  that  ye  come  together  not  for 
the  better,  but  for  the  worse.  For  first 
of  all,  when  ye  come  together  in  the 
church,  I  hear  that  there  be  divisions 
among  you ;  and  I  partly  believe  it.  For 
there  must  be  also  heresies  among  you, 
that  they  which  are  approved  may  be. 
made  manifest  among  you.  When  ye 
come  together  therefore  into  one  place, 
this  is  not  to  eat  the  Lord's  Supper.  For 
in  eating  every  one  taketh  before  other 
his  own  supper;  and  one  is  hungry,  and 
another  is  drunken.  What !  have  ye  not 
houses  to  eat  and  to  drink  in?  or  despise 
ye  the  church  of  God,  and  shame  them 
that  have  not  ?  What  shall  I  say  to  you  ? 
shall  I  praise  you  in  this  ?  I  praise  you 
not.  For  I  have  received  of  the  Lord 
that  which  also  I  delivered  unto  you, 
That  the  Lord  Jesus,  the  same  night  in 
which  he  wa3  betraved,  took  bread :  and 
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when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake  it, 
and  said,  Take,  eat;  this  is  my  body, 
which  is  broken  for  you:  this  do  in  re- 
membrance of  me.  After  the  same  man- 
ner also  he  took  the  cup,  when  he  had 
supped,,  saying,  This  cup  is  the  new  testa- 
ment in  my  blood :  this  do  ye,  as  oft  as 
ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me.  For 
as  often  as  ye  eat  this  bread,  and  drink 
this  cup,  ye  do  show  the  Lord's  death  till 
he  come.  Wherefore,  whosoever  shall 
eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this  cup  of  the 
Lord,  unworthily,  shall  be  guilty  of  the 
body  and  blood  of  the  Lord.  But  let  a 
man  examine  himself,  and  so  let  him  eat 
of  that  bread,  and  drink  of  that  cup.  For 
he  that  eateth  and  drinketh  unworthily, 
eateth  and  drinketh  damnation  to  himself, 
not  discerning  the  Lord's  body.  For  this 
cause  many  are  weak  and  sickly  among 
you,  and  many  sleep.  For  if  we  would 
judge  ourselves,  we  should  not  be  judged. 
But  when  we  are  judged,  we  are  chastened 
of  the  Lord,  that  we  should  not  be  con- 
demned with  the  world.  Wherefore,  my 
brethren,  when  ye  come  together  to  eat, 
tarry  one  for  another.  And  if  any  man 
hunger,  let  him  eat  at  home ;  that  ye  come 
not  together  unto  condemnation.  And 
the  rest  will  I  set  in  order  when  I  come. 


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the  gospel.     St  Luke  xxiii,  1. 

THE  whole  multitude  of  them  arose, 
and  led  him  unto  Pilate.  And  they 
began  to  accuse  him,  saying,  "We  found 
this  fellow  perverting  the  nation,,  and  for- 
bidding to  give  tribute  to  Caesar,  saying 
that  he  himself  is  Christ  a  king.  And  Pilate 
asked  him,  saying,  Art  thou  the  King  of 
the  Jews?  And  he  answered  him,  and 
said,  Thou  sayest  it.  Then  said  Pilate 
to  the  chief  priests  and  to  the  people,  I 
find  no  fault  in  this  man.  And  they  were 
the  more  fierce,  saying,  He  stirreth  up 
the  people,  teaching  throughout  all  Jewry, 
beginning  from  Galilee  to  this  place. 
When  Pilate  heard  of  Galilee,  he  asked 
whether  the  man  were  a  Galilean.  And 
as  soon  as  he  knew  that  he  belonged 
unto  Herod's  jurisdiction,  he  sent  him  to 
Herod,  who  himself  also  was  at  Jerusalem 
at  that  time.  And  when  Herod  saw 
Jesus,  he  was  exceeding  glad:  for  he  was 
desirous  to  see  him  of  a  long  season, 
because  he  had  heard  many  things  of 
him;  and  he  hoped  to  have  seen  some 
miracle  done  by  him.  Then  he  questioned 
with  him  in  many  words ;  but  he  answered 
him  nothing.  And  the  chief  priests  and 
scribes  stood  and  vehemently  accused  him. 
And  Herod  with  his  men  of  war  set  him 
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at  nought,  and  mocked  him,  and  arrayed 
him  in  a  gorgeous  robe,  and  sent  him 
again  to  Pilate.  And  the  same  day  Pilate 
and  Herod  were  made  friends,  together; 
for  before  they  were  at  enmity  between 
themselves.  And  Pilate,  when  he  had 
called  together  the  chief  priests,  and  the 
rulers,  and  the  people,  said  unto  them, 
Ye  have  brought  this  man  unto  me,  as 
one  that  perverteth  the  people :  and  be- 
hold, I,  having  examined  him  before  you, 
have  found  no  fault  in  this  man,  touching 
those  things  whereof  ye  accuse  him.  Xo, 
nor  yet  Herod:  for  I  sent  you  to  him; 
and  lo,  nothing  worthy  of  death  is  done 
unto  him.  I  will  therefore  chastise  him, 
and  release  him.  (For  of  necessity  he 
must  release  one  unto  them  at  the  feast.) 
And  they  cried  out  all  at  once,  saying, 
Away  with  this  man,  and  release  unto  us 
Barabbas:  (who  for  a  certain  sedition 
made  in  the  city,  and  for  murder,  was 
cast  into  prison.)  Pilate  therefore,  will- 
ing to  release  Jesus,  spake  again  to  them. 
But  they  cried,  saying,  Crucify  him ! 
crucify  him!  And  he  said  unto  them 
the  third  time,  Why,  what  evil  hath  he 
done?  I  have  found  no  cause  of  death 
in  him:  I  will  therefore  chastise  him, 
and  let  him  go.  And  they  were  instant 
with  loud  voices,  requiring  that  he  might 
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be  crucified:  and  the  voices  of  them,  and 
of  the  chief  priests  prevailed.  And 
Pilate  gave  sentence  that  it  should  be  as 
they  required.  And  he  released  unto 
them  him  that  for  sedition  and  murder 
was  cast  into  prison,  whom  they  had  de- 
sired ;  but  he  delivered  Jesus  to  their  will. 
And  as  they  led  him  away,  they  laid  hold 
upon  one  Simon  a  Cyrenian,  coming  out 
of  the  country,  and  on  him  they  laid  the 
cross,  that  he  might  bear  it  after  Jesus. 
And  there  followed  him  a  great  company 
of  people,  and  of  women,  which  also 
bewailed  and  lamented  him.  But  Jesus 
turning  unto  them,  said,  Daughters  of 
Jerusalem,  weep  not  for  me,  but  weep 
for  yourselves,  and  for  your  children. 
For  behold,  the  days  are  coming,  in  the 
which  they  shall  say,  Blessed  are  the 
barren,  and  the  wombs  that  never  bare, 
and  the  paps  which  never  gave  suck. 
Then  shall  they  begin  to  say  to  the  moun- 
tains, Fall  on  us!  and  to  the  hills,  Cover 
us !  For  if  they  do  these  things  in  a 
green  tree,  what  shall  be  done  in  the  dry? 
And  there  were  also  two  others,  male- 
factors, led  with  him  to  be  put  to  death. 
And  when  they  were  come  to  the  place 
which  is  called  Calvary,  there  they  cruci- 
fied him,  and  the  malefactors;  one  on 
the  right  hand,  and  the  other  on  the  left. 
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Then  said  Jesus,  Father,  forgive  them; 
for  they  know  not  what  they  do.  And 
they  parted  his  raiment,  and  cast  lots. 
And  the  people  stood  beholding.  And 
the  rulers  also  with  them  derided  him, 
saying,  He  saved  others;  let  him  save 
himself,  if  he  be  Christ,  the  chosen  of 
God.  And  the  soldiers  also  mocked  him, 
coming  to  him,  and  offering  him  vinegar, 
and  saying,  If  thou  be  the  King  of  the 
Jews,  save  thyself.  And  a  superscription 
also  was  written  over  him,  in  letters  of 
Greek,  and  Latin,  and  Hebrew,  THIS  IS 
THE  KIXG  OF  THE  JEWS.  And  one 
of  the  malefactors  which  were  hanged 
railed  on  him,  saying,  If  thou  be  Christ, 
save  thyself  and  us.  But  the  other  an- 
swering, rebuked  him,  saying,  Dost  not 
thou  fear  God,  seeing  thou  art  in  the  same 
condemnation?  And  we  indeed  justly; 
for  we  receive  the  due  reward  of  our 
deeds :  but  this  man  hath  done  nothing 
amiss.  And  he  said  unto  Jesus,  Lord, 
remember  me  when  thou  comest  into  thy 
kingdom.  And  Jesus  said  unto  him, 
Verily  I  say  unto  thee,  To-day  shalt  thou 
be  with  me  in  Paradise.  And  it  was 
about  the  sixth  hour,  and  there  was  a 
darkness  over  all  the  earth  until  the 
ninth  hour.  And  the  sun  was  darkened, 
and  the  vail  of  the  temple  was  rent  in 
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GOOD    FRIDAY. 

the  midst.  And  when  Jesus  had  cried 
with  a  loud  voice,  he  said,  Father,  into  thy 
hands  I  commend  my  spirit:  and  having 
said  thus,  he  gave  up  the  ghost.  Now 
when  the  centurion  saw  what  was  done, 
he  glorified  God,  saying,  Certainly  this 
was  a  righteous  man.  And  all  the  people 
that  came  together  to  that  sight,  behold- 
ing the  things  which  were  done,  smote 
their  breasts  and  returned.  And  all  his 
acquaintance,  and  the  women  that  followed 
him  from  Galilee,  stood  afar  off,  behold- 
ing these  things. 


(Boob  jTrftat). 

THE    COLLECTS. 


ALMIGHTY  God,  we  beseech  thee  gra- 
ciously to  behold  this  thy  family,  for 
which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  was  con- 
tented to  be  betrayed,  and  given  up  into 
the  hands  of  wicked  men,  and  to  suffer 
death  upon  the  cross,  who  now  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  everlasting   God,  by 

A  whose  Spirit  the  whole  body  of  the 

Church  is  governed  and  sanctified;    Re- 

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GOOD    FRIDAY. 

ceive  our  supplications  and  prayers,  which 
we  offer  before  thee  for  all  estates  of  men 
in  thy  holy  Church,  that  every  member 
of  the  same,  in  his  vocation  and  ministry, 
may  truly  and  godly  serve  thee;  through 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

0  MERCIFUL  God,  who  hast  made  all 
men,  and  hatest  nothing  that  thou 
hast  made,  nor  desirest  the  death  of  a 
sinner,  but  rather  that  he  should  be  con- 
verted and  live;  Have  mercy  upon  all 
who  neglect  thy  gospel;  and  especially 
upon  the  children  of  thine  ancient  peo- 
ple Israel ;  and  take  from  them  all  igno- 
rance, hardness  of  heart,  and  contempt 
of  thy  Word ;  and  so  fetch  them  home, 
blessed  Lord,  to  thy  flock,  that  they  may 
be  saved  among  the  remnant  of  the  true 
Israelites,  and  be  made  one  fold  under 
one  shepherd,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Spirit,  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.       Heb.  X,  1. 

THE   Law   having   a   shadow    of  good 
things  to  come,  and  not  the  very  image 
of  the  things,  can  never,  with  those  sacri- 
fices which  they  offered  year  by  year  con- 
tinually, make  the  comers  thereunto  per- 
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GOOD   FRIDAY. 

feet.  For  then  would  they  not  have 
ceased  to  be  offered?  because  that  the 
worshippers  once  purged  should  have  had 
no  more  conscience  of  sins.  But  in  those 
sacrifices  there  is  a  remembrance  again 
made  of  sins  every  year.  For  it  is  not 
possible  that  the  blood  of  bulls  and  of 
goats  should  take  away  sins.  Wherefore, 
when  He  cometh  into  the  world,  he  saith, 
Sacrifice  and  offering  thou  wouldest  not, 
but  a  body  hast  thou  prepared  me:  in 
burnt-offerings  and  sacrifices  for  sin  thou 
hast  had  no  pleasure.  Then  said  I,  Lo,  I 
come  (in  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is 
written  of  me)  to  do  thy  will,  0  God. 
Above,  when  he  said,  Sacrifice  and  offer- 
ing and  burnt  offerings  and  offering  for 
sin  thou  wouldest  not,  neither  hadst  plea- 
sure therein;  which  are  offered  by  the 
Law;  then  said  he,  Lo,  I  come  to  do  thy 
will,  0  God.  He  taketh  away  the  first, 
that  he  may  establish  the  second.  By  the 
which  will  we  are  sanctified,  through  the 
offering  of  the  body  of  Jesus  Christ  once 
for  all.  And  every  priest  stancleth  daily 
ministering  and  offering  oftentimes  the 
same  sacrifices,  which  can  never  take 
away  sins:  but  this  Man,  after  he  had 
offered  one  sacrifice  for  sins  for  ever,  sat 
down  on  the  right  hand  of  God;  from 
henceforth  expecting  till  his  enemies  be 
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GOOD   FRIDAY. 

made  his  footstool.  For  by  one  offering 
he  hath  perfected  for  ever  them  that  are 
sanctified.  Whereof  the  Holy  Ghost  also 
is  a  witness  to  us :  for  after  that  he  had 
said  before,  This  is  the  covenant  that  I 
will  make  with  them  after  those  clays, 
saith  the  Lord,  I  will  put  my  laws  into 
their  hearts,  and  in  their  minds  will  I 
write  them;  and  their  sins  and  iniquities 
will  I  remember  no  more.  Xow  where 
remission  of  these  is,  there  is  no  more 
ottering  for  sin.  Having  therefore,  breth- 
ren, boldness  to  enter  into  the  holiest  by 
the  blood  of  Jesus,  by  a  new  and  living 
way,  which  he  hath  consecrated  for  us, 
through  the  vail,  that  is  to  say,  his  flesh; 
and  having  an  High  Priest  over  the  house 
of  God;  let  us  draw  near  with  a  true 
heart,  in  full  assurance  of  faith,  having 
our  hearts  sprinkled  from  an  evil  con- 
science, and  our  bodies  washed  with  pure 
water.  Let  us  hold  fast  the  profession  of 
our  faith  without  wavering;  (for  He  is 
faithful  that  promised;)  and  let  us  con- 
sider one  another  to  provoke  unto  love 
and  to  good  works:  not  forsaking  the 
assembling  of  ourselves  together,  as  the 
manner  of  some  is;  but  exhorting  one 
another:  and  so  much  the  more,  as  ye  see 
the  day  approaching. 

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GOOD   FRIDAY. 

the  gospel.     St.  John  xix,  1. 

PILATE  therefore  took  Jesus,  and 
scourged  him.  And  the  soldiers  plat- 
ted a  crown  of  thorns,  and  put  it  on  his 
head,  and  they  put  on  him  a  purple  robe, 
and  said,  Hail,  King  of  the  Jews!  and 
they  smote  him  with  their  hands.  Pilate 
therefore  went  forth  again,  and  saith  unto 
them,  Behold,  I  bring  him  forth  to  you, 
that  ye  may  know  that  I  find  no  fault  in 
him.  Then  came  Jesus  forth,  wearing 
the  crown  of  thorns,  and  the  purple  robe. 
And  Pilate  saith  unto  them,  Behold  the 
man!  When  the  chief  priests  therefore 
and  officers  saw  him,  they  cried  out,  say- 
ing, Crucify  him !  crucify  him !  Pilate 
saith  unto  them,  Take  ye  him,  and  crucify 
him;  for  I  find  no  fault  in  him.  The  Jews 
answered  him,  We  have  a  law,  and  by  our 
law  he  ought  to  die,  because  he  made 
himself  the  Son  of  G-od.  When  Pilate 
therefore  heard  that  saying,  he  was  the 
more  afraid;  and  went  again  into  the 
judgment-hall,  and  saith  unto  Jesus, 
Whence  art  thou?  But  Jesus  gave  him 
no  answer.  Then  saith  Pilate  unto  him, 
Speakest  thou  not  unto  me  ?  knowest  thou 
not  that  I  have  power  to  crucify  thee,  and 
have  power  to  release  thee?  Jesus  an- 
swered, Thou  couldest  have  no  power  at 
196 


GOOD   FRIDAY. 

all  against  me,  except  it  were  given  thee 
from  above:  therefore  he  that  delivered 
me  unto  thee  hath  the  greater  sin.  And 
from  thenceforth  Pilate  sought  to  release 
him :  but  the  Jews  cried  out,  saying,  If 
thou  let  this  man  go,  thou  art  not  Caesar's 
friend:  whosoever  maketh  himself  a  king, 
speaketh  against  Caesar.  When  Pilate 
therefore  heard  that  saying,  he  brought 
Jesus  forth,  and  sat  down  in  the  judg- 
ment-seat, in  a  place  that  is  called  the 
Pavement,  but  in  the  Hebrew,  Gabbatha. 
And  it  was  the  preparation  of  the  Pass- 
over, and  about  the  sixth  hour :  and  he 
saith  unto  the  Jews,  Behold  your  King! 
But  they  cried  out,  Away  with  him !  away 
with  him !  crucify  him !  Pilate  saith  unto 
them,  Shall  I  crucify  your  King?  The 
chief  priests  answered,  We  have  no  king 
but  Caesar.  Then  delivered  he  him  there- 
fore unto  them  to  be  crucified.  And  they 
took  Jesus,  and  led  him  away.  And  he 
bearing  his  cross  went  forth  into  a  place 
called  the  place  of  a  skull,  which  is  called 
in  the  Hebrew,  Golgotha;  where  they 
crucified  him,  and  two  others  with  him, 
on  either  side  one,  and  Jesus  in  the  midst. 
And  Pilate  wrote  a  title,  and  put  it  on  the 
cross.  And  the  writing  was,  JESUS  OF 
NAZARETH,  THE  KING  OF  THE 
JEWS.  This  title  then  read  many  of  the 
17*  197 


GOOD   FRIDAY. 

Jews :  for  the  place  where  Jesus  was  cru- 
cified was  nigh  to  the  city;  and  it  was 
written  in  Hebrew,  and  Greek,  and  Latin. 
Then  said  the  chief  priests  of  the  Jews  to 
Pilate,  Write  not,  The  King  of  the  Jews  ; 
but  that  he  said,  I  am  King  of  the  Jews. 
Pilate  answered,  What  I  have  written,  I 
have  written.  Then  the  soldiers,  when 
they  had  crucified  Jesus,  took  his  gar- 
ments, and  made  four  parts,  to  every  sol- 
dier a  part;  and  also  his  coat:  now  the 
coat  was  without  seam,  woven  from  the 
top  throughout.  They  said  therefore 
among  themselves,  Let  us  not  rend  it,  but 
cast  lots  for  it  whose  it  snail  be :  that  the 
Scripture  might  be  fulfilled,  which  saith, 
They  parted  my  raiment  among  them,  and 
for  my  vesture  they  did  cast  lots.  These 
things  therefore  the  soldiers  did.  lS"ow 
there  stood  by  the  cross  of  Jesus,  his 
mother,  and  his  mother's  sister,  Mary  the 
wife  of  Cleophas,  and  Mary  Magdalene. 
When  Jesus  therefore  saw'  his  mother, 
and  the  disciple  standing  by,  whom  he 
loved,  he  saith  unto  his  mother,  Woman, 
behold  thy  son !  Then  saith  he  to  the 
disciple,  Behold  thy  mother !  And  from 
that  hour  that  disciple  took  her  unto  his 
own  home.  After  this,  Jesus  knowing 
that  all  things  were  now  accomplished, 
that  the  Scripture  might  be  fulfilled,  saith, 
198 


GOOD   FRIDAY. 

I  thirst.  Now  there  was  set  a  vessel  fall 
of  vinegar:  and  they  tilled,  a  sponge  with 
vinegar,  and  put  it  upon  hyssop,  and  put 
it  to  his  mouth.  When  Jesus  therefore 
had  received  the  vinegar,  he  said,  It  is 
finished:  and  he  bowed  his  head,  and 
gave  up  the  ghost.  The  Jews  therefore, 
because  it  was  the  preparation,  that  the 
bodies  should  not  remain  upon  the  cross 
on  the  sabbath-day,  (for  that  sabbath-day 
was  an  high  day,)  besought  Pilate  that 
their  legs  might  be  broken,  and  that  they 
might  be  taken  away.  Then  came  the 
soldiers,  and  brake  the  legs  of  the  first, 
and  of  the  other  which  was  crucified  with 
him.  But  when  they  came  to  Jesus,  and 
saw  that  he  was  dead  already,  they  brake 
not  his  legs :  but  one  of  the  soldiers  with 
a  spear  pierced  his  side,  and  forthwith 
came  thereout  blood  and  water.  And  he 
that  saw  it  bare  record,  and  his  record  is 
true ;  and  he  knoweth  that  he  saith  true, 
that  ye  might  believe.  For  these  things 
were  done,  that  the  Scripture  should  be 
fulfilled,  A  bone  of  him  shall  not  be 
broken.  And  again  another  Scripture 
saith,  They  shall  look  on  him  whom  they 
pierced. 


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EASTER-EVEN. 

€aster-©om. 

THE   COLLECT. 

GRANT,  0  Lord,  that  as  we  are  bap- 
tized into  the  death  of  thy  blessed 
Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  so  by  con- 
tinual mortifying  our  corrupt  affections 
we  may  be  buried  with  him ;  and  that 
through  the  grave,  and  gate  of  death,  we 
may  pass  to  our  joyful  resurrection ;  for 
his  merits,  who  died,  and  was  buried,  and 
rose  again  for  us,  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

the  epistle.     1  St  Pet  iii,  17. 

IT  is  better,  if  the  will  of  God  be  so, 
that  ye  suffer  for  well-doing,  than  for 
evil-doing.  For  Christ  also  hath  once  suf- 
fered for  sins,  the  just  for  the  unjust,  that 
he  might  bring  us  to  God,  being  put  to 
death  in  the  flesh,  but  quickened  by  the 
Spirit :  by  which  also  he  went  and 
^reached  unto  the  spirits  in  prison ; 
which  sometime  were  disobedient,  when 
once  the  long-suffering  of  God  waited  in 
the  days  of  Noah,  while  the  ark  was  a 
preparing;  wherein  few,  that  is,  eight 
souls  were  saved  by  water.  The  like  fig- 
ure whereunto,  even  baptism,  doth  also 
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EASTER-EVEN. 

now  save  us,  (not  the  putting  away  of  the 
filth  of  the  flesh,  but  the  answer  of  a  good 
conscience  towards  God,)  by  the  resurrec- 
tion of  Jesus  Christ :  who  is  gone  into 
heaven,  and  is  on  the  right  hand  of  God; 
angels,  and  authorities,  and  powers  being 
made  subject  unto  him. 

the  gospel.     St  Matt,  xxvii,  57. 

WHEN  the  even  was  come,  there  came 
a  rich  man  of  Arimathea,  named  Jo- 
seph, who  also  himself  was  Jesus'  dis- 
ciple :  he  went  to  Pilate,  and  begged  the 
body  of  Jesus.  Then  Pilate  commanded 
the  body  to  be  delivered.  And  when  Jo- 
seph had  taken  the  body,  he  wrapped  it 
in  a  clean  linen  cloth,  and  laid  it  in  his 
own  new  tomb,  which  he  had  hewn  out  in 
the  rock ;  and  he  rolled  a  great  stone  to 
the  door  of  the  sepulchre,  and  departed. 
And  there  was  Mary  Magdalene,  and  the 
other  Mary,  sitting  over  against  the  sepul- 
chre. Now  the  next  day,  that  followed 
the  day  of  the  preparation,  the  chief 
priests  and  Pharisees  came  together  unto 
Pilate,  saying,  Sir,  we  remember  that 
that  deceiver  said,  while  he  was  yet  alive, 
After  three  days  I  will  rise  again.  Com- 
mand therefore  that  the  sepulchre  be 
made  sure  until  the  third  day,  lest  his  dis- 
201 


EASTER-DAY. 

ciples  come  by  night,  and  steal  him  away, 
and  say  unto  the  people,  He  is  risen  from 
the  dead:  so  the  last  error  shall  he  worse 
than  the  first.  Pilate  said  unto  them,  Ye 
have  a  watch :  go  your  way,  make  it  as 
sure  as  ye  can.  So  they  went  and  made 
the  sepulchre  sure,  sealing  the  stone,  and 
setting  a  watch. 


<gasta>?Uat). 

If  At  Morning  Prayer,  instead  of  the  Psalm,  0 
come,  let  us  sing,  &c.,  these  Anthems  shall  be 
sung  or  said. 

CHRIST  our  Passover,  is  sacrificed  for 
us:  therefore  let  us  keep  the  feast; 
Not  with  the  old  leaven,  neither  with 
the  leaven  of  malice  and  wickedness ;  but 
with  the  unleavened   bread  of  sincerity 
and  truth.     1  Cor.  v,  7. 

CHRIST   being   raised  from  the   dead, 
dieth  no  more;  death  hath  no  more 
dominion  over  him. 

For  in  that  he  died,  he  died  unto  sin 
once ;  but  in  that  he  liveth,  he  liveth  unto 
God. 

Likewise  reckon  ye  also  yourselves  to 
be  dead  indeed  unto  sin,  but  alive  unto 
202 


EASTER-DAY. 

God,   through   Jesus   Christ  our   Lord. 
Bom.  vi,  9. 

CHRIST   is   risen  from  the  dead,  and 
become  the  first-fruits   of  them   that 
slept. 

For  since  by  man  came  death,  by  man 
came  also  the  resurrection  of  the  dead. 

For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in 
Christ  shall  all  be  made  alive.  1  Cor. 
xv,  20. 

THE   COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  through  thine 
only  begotten  Son  Jesus  Christ  hast 
overcome  death,  and  opened  unto  us  the 
gate  of  everlasting  life;  We  humbly 
beseech  thee,  that,  as  by  thy  special  grace 
preventing  us  thou  dost  put  into  our 
minds  good  desires,  so  by  thy  continual 
help  we  may  bring  the  same  to  good 
effect;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

THE   EPISTLE.       Col.  iii,  1. 

IF  ye  then  be  risen  with   Christ,  seek 
those  things  which  are  above,  where 
Christ  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God. 
203 


EASTER-DAY; 

Set  your  affection  on  things  above,  not 
on  things  on  the  earth.  For  ye  are  dead, 
and  your  life  is  hid  with  Christ  in  God. 
When  Christ,  who  is  our  life,  shall  ap- 
pear, then  shall  ye  also  appear  with  him 
in  glory.  Mortify  therefore  your  mem- 
bers which  are  upon  the  earth ;  fornica- 
tion, uncleanness,  inordinate  affection, 
evil  concupiscence,  and  covetousness, 
which  is  idolatry;  for  which  things'  sake 
the  wrath  of  God  cometh  on  the  children 
of  disobedience:  in  the  which  ye  also 
walked  sometime,  when  ye  lived  in  them. 

the  gospel.     St  John  xx,  1. 

THE  first  day  of  the  week  cometh 
Mary  Magdalene  early,  when  it  was 
yet  dark,  unto  the  sepulchre,  and  seeth 
the  stone  taken  away  from  the  sepulchre. 
Then  she  runneth,  and  cometh  to  Simon 
Peter,  and  to  the  other  disciple  wThom 
Jesus  loved,  and  saith  unto  them,  They 
have  taken  away  the  Lord  out  of  the  sep- 
ulchre, and  we  know  not  where  they  have 
laid  him.  Peter  therefore  went  forth, 
and  that  other  disciple,  and  came  to  the 
sepulchre.  So  they  ran  both  together; 
and  the  other  disciple  did  outrun  Peter, 
and  came  first  to  the  sepulchre.  And  he 
stooping  down,  and  looking  in,  saw  the 
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MONDAY    IN    EASTER-WEEK. 

linen  clothes  lying;  yet  went  he  not  in. 
Then  cometh  Simon  Peter  following  him, 
and  went  into  the  sepulchre,  and  seeth 
the  linen  clothes  lie ;  and  the  napkin  that 
was  about  his  head,  not  lying  wTith  the 
linen  clothes,  but  wrapped  together  in  a 
place  by  itself.  Then  went  in  also  that 
other  disciple  which  came  first  to  the 
sepulchre,  and  he  saw,  and  believed.  For 
as  yet  they  knew  not  the  Scripture,  that 
he  must  rise  again  from  the  dead.  Then 
the  disciples  went  away  again  unto  their 
own  home. 


Jfloniat)  in  (£a3ttx~mzk. 

THE   COLLECT. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  through  thine 
A.  only-begotten  Son  Jesus  Christ  hast 
overcome  death,  and  opened  unto  us  the 

fate  of  everlasting  life;  We  humbly 
eseech  thee,  that,  as  by  thy  special  grace 
preventing  us  thou  dost  put  into  our 
minds  good  desires,  so  by  thy  continual 
help  we  may  bring  the  same  to  good 
effect^  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.  Amen. 
18  205 


MONDAY   IN   EASTER-WEEK. 
FOR    THE    EPISTLE.      Acts  X,  34. 

PETER  opened  his  mouth,  and  said, 
Of  a  truth  I  perceive  that  God  is  no 
respecter  of  persons;  but  in  every  nation 
he  that  feareth  him,  and  worketh  right- 
eousness, is  accepted  with  him.  The 
Word  which  God  sent  unto  the  children 
of  Israel,  preaching  peace  by  Jesus  Christ, 
(he  is  Lord  of  all,)  that  Word,  I  say,  ye 
know,  which  was  published  throughout 
all  Judea,  and  began  from  Galilee,  after 
the  baptism  which  John  preached;  how 
God  anointed  Jesus  of  Nazareth  with  the 
Holy  Ghost  and  with  power :  who  went 
about  doing  good,  and  healing  all  that 
were  oppressed  of  the  devil;  for  God 
was  with  him.  And  we  are  witnesses  of 
all  things  which  he  did  both  in  the  land 
of  the  Jews,  and  in  Jerusalem;  whom 
they  slew  and  hanged  on  a  tree.  Him 
God  raised  up  the  third  day,  and  showed 
him  openly;  not  to  all  the  people,  but 
unto  witnesses  chosen  before  of  God, 
even  to  us,  who  did  eat  and  drink  with 
him  after  he  rose  from  the  dead.  And 
he  commanded  us  to  preach  unto  the 
people,  and  to  testify  that  it  is  he  which 
was  ordained  of  God  to  be  the  Judge  of 
quick  and  dead.  To  him  give  all  the 
Prophets  witness,  that  through  his  Name 
206 


MONDAY    IN    EASTER-WEEK. 

whosoever  believeth  in  him  shall  receive 
remission  of  sins. 

the  gospel.     St  Lake  xxiv,  13. 

BEHOLD,  two  of  his  disciples  went 
that  same  day  to  a  village  called 
Emmaus,  which  was  from  Jerusalem 
about  threescore  furlongs.  And  they 
talked  together  of  all  these  things  which 
had  happened.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that, 
while  they  communed  together  and  rea- 
soned, Jesus  himself  drew  near,  and 
went  wTith  them.  But  their  eyes  were 
holden  that  they  should  not  know  him. 
And  he  said  unto  them,  What  manner  of 
communications  are  these  that  ye  have 
one  to  another,  as  ye  walk,  and  are  sad? 
And  the  one  of  them,  whose  name  was 
Cleopas,  answering  said  unto  him,  Art 
thou  only  a  stranger  in  Jerusalem,  and  hast 
not  known  the  things  which  are  come  to 
pass  there  in  these  days?  And  he  said 
unto  them,  What  things?  And  they  said 
unto  him,  Concerning  Jesus  of  Nazareth, 
which  was  a  prophet  mighty  in  deed  and 
word  before  God,  and  all  the  people;  and 
how  the  chief  priests  and  our  rulers 
delivered  him  to  be  condemned  to  death, 
and  have  crucified  him.  But  we  trusted 
that  it  had  been  he  wdiich  should  have 
207 


MONDAY   IN   EASTER-WEEK. 

redeemed  Israel :  and  "besides  all  this,  to- 
day is  the  third  day  since  these  things 
were  done.  Yea,  and  certain  women  also 
of  our  company  made  us  astonished,  which 
were  early  at  the  sepulchre ;  and  when  they 
found  not  his  body,  they  came,  saying, 
that  they  had  also  seen  a  vision  of  angels, 
which  said  that  he  was  alive.  And  cer- 
tain of  them  which  were  with  us  went  to 
the  sepulchre,  and  found  it  even  so  as  the 
women  had  said ;  but  him  they  saw  not. 
Then  he  said  unto  them,  0  fools,  and 
slow  of  heart  to  believe  all  that  the  Pro- 
phets have  spoken  !  Ought  not  Christ  to 
have  suffered  these  things,  and  to  enter 
into  his  glory  ?  And  beginning  at  Moses, 
and  all  the  Prophets,  he  expounded  unto 
them  in  all  the  Scriptures  the  things  con- 
cerning himself.  And  they  drew  nigh 
unto  the  village  whither  they  went ;  and 
he  made  as  though  he  would  have  gone 
further.  But  they  constrained  him,  say- 
ing, Abide  with  us ;  for  it  is  toward  even- 
ing, and  the  day  is  far  spent.  And  he 
went  in  to  tarry  with  them.  And  it  came 
to  pass,  as  he  sat  at  meat  with  them,  he 
took  bread,  and  blessed  it,  and  brake,  and 
gave  to  them.  And  their  eyes  were  opened, 
and  they  knew  him ;  and  he  vanished  out 
of  their  sight.  And  they  said  one  to 
another,  Did  not  our  heart  burn  within 
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TUESDAY    IN    EASTER-WEEK. 

us,  while  he  talked  with  us  by  the  way, 
and  while  he  opened  to  us  the  Scriptures  ? 
And  they  rose  up  the  same  hour,  and  re- 
turned to  Jerusalem,  and  found  the  eleven 
gathered  together,  and  them  that  were 
with  them,  saying,  The  Lord  is  risen 
indeed,  and  hath  appeared  to  Simon. 
And  they  told  what  things  wrere  done  in 
the  way,  and  how  he  was  known  of  them 
in  breaking  of  bread. 


STucsucttt  in  (Easter-ttkek. 

THE    COLLECT. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  through  thine 
i\.  only-begotten  Son  Jesus  Christ  hast 
overcome  death,  and  opened  unto  us  the 
gate  of  everlasting  life ;  We  humbly  be- 
seech thee,  that,  as  by  thy  special  grace 
preventing  us  thou  dost  put  into  our 
minds  good  desires,  so  by  thy  continual 
help  we  may  bring  the  same  to  good 
effect;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


M 


FOR   THE    EPISTLE.       Ads  xiii,  26. 

EX  and  brethren,  children  of  the  stock 
of  Abraham,  and  whosoever  among 
18*  209 


TUESDAY    IN    EASTER-WEEK. 

you  feareth  God,  to  you  is  the  word  of 
this  salvation  sent.  For  they  that  dwell  at 
Jerusalem,  and  their  rulers,  because  they 
knew  him  not,  nor  yet  the  voices  of  the 
Prophets  which  are  read  every  sabbath- 
day,  they  have  fulfilled  them  in  condemn- 
ing him.  And  though  they  found  no 
cause  of  death  in  him,  yet  desired  they 
Pilate  that  he  should  be  slain.  And 
wrhen  they  had  fulfilled  all  that  was  writ- 
ten of  him,  they  took  him  down  from 
the  tree,  and  laid  him  in  a  sepulchre. 
But  God  raised  him  from  the  dead :  and 
he  was  seen  many  days  of  them  which 
came  up  with  him  from  Galilee  to  Jeru- 
salem, wTho  are  his  witnesses  unto  the 
people.  And  we  declare  unto  you  glad 
tidings,  how  that  the  promise  which  was 
made  unto  the  fathers,  God  hath  fulfilled 
the  same  unto  us  their  children,  in  that 
he  hath  raised  up  Jesus  again ;  as  it  is 
also  written  in  the  second  Psalm,  Thou 
art  my  Son,  this  day  have  I  begotten 
thee.  And  as  concerning  that  he  raised 
him  up  from  the  dead,  now  no  more  to  re- 
turn to  corruption,  he  said  on  this  wise,  I 
wall  give  you  the  sure  mercies  of  David. 
Wherefore  he  saith  also  in  another  Psalm, 
Thou  shalt  not  suffer  thine  Holy  One  to 
see  corruption.  For  David,  after  he  had 
served  his  owTn  generation  by  the  will  of 
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TUESDAY    IN    EASTER    WEEK. 

God,  fell  on  sleep,  and  was  laid  unto  his 
fathers,  and  saw  corruption :  but  he, 
wThom  God  raised  again,  saw  no  corrup- 
tion. Be  it  known  unto  you  therefore, 
men  and  brethren,  that  through  this  man 
is  preached  unto  you  the  forgiveness  of 
sins :  and  by  him  all  that  believe  are  jus- 
tified from  all  things,  from  which  ye  could 
not  be  justified  by  the  Law  of  Moses. 
Beware,  therefore,  lest  that  come  upon 
you,  which  is  spoken  of  in  the  Prophets ; 
Behold,  ye  despisers,  and  wonder,  and 
perish  :  for  I  work  a  work  in  your  days, 
a  work  which  ye  shall  in  no  wTise  believe, 
though  a  man  declare  it  unto  you. 

the  gospel.      St.  Lake  xxiv,  36. 

JESUS  himself  stood  in  the  midst  of 
them,  and  saith  unto  them,  Peace  be 
unto  you!  But  they  were 'terrified  and 
affrighted,  and  supposed  that  they  had 
seen  a  spirit.  And  he  said  unto  them, 
Why  are  ye  troubled  ?  and  why  do 
thoughts  arise  in  your  hearts?  Behold 
my  hands  and  my  feet,  that  it  is  I  myself; 
handle  me,  and  see  ;  for  a  spirit  hath  not 
flesh  and  bones,  as  ye  see  me  have.  And 
when  he  had  thus  spoken,  he  showed 
them  his  hands  and  his  feet.  And  while 
they  yet  believed  not  for  joy,  and  won- 
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THE   FIRST    SUXDAY    AFTER    EASTER. 

clerod,  lie  said  unto  them,  Have  ye  here 
any  meat  ?  And  they  gave  him  a  piece 
of  a  broiled  fish,  and  of  an  honeycomb. 
And  he  took  it,  and  did  eat  before  them. 
And  he  said  unto  them,  These  are  the 
words  which  I  spake  unto  you,  while  I 
was  yet  with  you,  that  all  things  must  be 
fulfilled,  which  were  written  in  the  Law 
of  Moses,  and  in  the  Prophets,  and  in  the 
Psalms,  concerning  me.  Then  opened  he 
their  understanding,  that  they  might  un- 
derstand the  Scriptures,  and  said  unto 
them,  Thus  it  is  written,  and  thus  it  be- 
hooved Christ  to  suffer,  and  to  rise  from 
the  dead  the  third  day ;  and  that  repent- 
ance and  remission  of  sins  should  be 
preached  in  his  Name  among  all  nations, 
beginning  at  Jerusalem.  And  ye  are  wit- 
nesses of  these  things. 


QTlje  Jtrst  Sunbcm  after  faster. 

THE    COLLECT. 

A  LMIGHTY  Father,  who  hast  given 
A  thine  only  Son  to  die  for  our  sins,  and 
to  rise  again  for  our  justification  ;  Grant 
us  so  to  put  away  the  leaven  of  malice 
and  wickedness,  that  we  may  always 
serve  thee  in  pureness  of  living  and 
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THE    FIRST    SUNDAY   AFTER    EASTER. 

truth ;   through  the  merits  of  the  same 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE    EPISTLE.       1  St.  John  V 


WHATSOEVER  is  born  of  God  over- 
coraeth  the  world;  and  this  is  the 
victory  that  overcometh  the  world,  even 
our  faith.  Who  is  he  that  overcometh 
the  world,  but  he  that  believeth  that  Jesus 
is  the  Son  of  God?  This  is  he  that  came 
by  water  and  blood,  even  Jesus  Christ; 
not  by  water  only,  but  by  water  and  blood. 
And  it  is  the  Spirit  that  beareth  witness, 
because  the  Spirit  is  truth.  For  there  are 
three  that  bear  record  in  heaven,  the 
Father,  the  Word,  and  the  Holy  Ghost: 
and  these  three  are  one.  And  there  are 
three  that  bear  witness  in  earth,  the  spirit, 
and  the  water,  and  the  blood :  and  these 
three  agree  in  one.  If  we  receive  the 
witness  of  men,  the  witness  of  God  is 
greater:  for  this  is  the  witness  of  God 
which  he  hath  testified  of  his  Son.  He 
that  believeth  on  the  Son  of  God  hath  the 
witness  in  himself:  he  that  believeth  not 
God  hath  made  him  a  liar,  because  he 
believeth  not  the  record  that  God  gave  of 
his  Son.  And  this  is  the  record,  that  God 
hath  given  to  us  eternal  life;  and  this  life 
is  in  his  Son.  He  that  hath  the  Son  hath 
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THE   SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER    EASTER. 

life ;  and  lie  that  hath  not  the  Son  of  God 
hath  not  life. 

THE    GOSPEL.        St  John  XX,  19. 

TIIE  same  day  at  evening,  being  the 
first  day  of  the  week,  when  the  doors 
were  shut  where  the  disciples  were  assem- 
bled for  fear  of  the  Jews,  came  Jesus,  and 
stood  in  the  midst,  and  saith  unto  them, 
Peace  be  unto  you !  And  when  he  had 
so  said,  he  showed  unto  them  his  hands 
and  his  side.  Then  were  the  disciples 
glad  when  they  saw  the  Lord.  Then  said 
Jesus  to  them  again,  Peace  be  unto  you! 
as  my  Father  hath  sent  me,  even  so  send  I 
you.  And  when  he  had  said  this,  he 
breathed  on  them,  and  saith  unto  them, 
Receive  ye  the  Holy  Ghost.  Whosesoever 
sins  ye  remit,  they  are  remitted  unto 
them;  and  whosesoever  sins  ye  retain, 
they  are  retained. 


St)e  Secona  Sunuaij  ate  Caster. 

THE    COLLECT. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  thine 

A-  only  Son  to  be  unto  us  both  a  sacrifice 

for  sin,  and  also  an  ensample  of  godly 

life;    Give  us  grace  that  we  may  always 

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THE    SECOND    SUNDAY    AFTER    EASTER. 

most  thankfully  receive  that  his  inestima- 
ble benefit,  and  also  daily  endeavor  our- 
selves to  follow  the  blessed  steps  of  his 
most  holy  life;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen, 


the  epistle.     1  St  Peter  ii,  19. 

THIS  is  thank-worthy,  if  a  man  for  con- 
science toward  God  endure  grief,  suf- 
fering wrongfully.  For  what  glory  is  it, 
if,  when  ye  be  buffeted  for  your  faults,  ye 
shall  take  it  patiently?  but  if,  when  ye  do 
well,  and  suffer  for  it,  ye  take  it  patiently, 
this  is  acceptable  with  God.  For  even 
hereunto  were  ye  called;  because  Christ 
also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us  an  exam- 
ple, that  ye  should  follow  his  steps:  "Who 
did  no  sin,  neither  was  guile  found  in  his 
mouth:  who,  when  he  was  reviled,  re- 
viled not  again;  when  he  suffered,  he 
threatened  not :  but  committed  himself  to 
Him  that  juclgeth  righteously :  who  his 
own  self  bare  our  sins  in  his  own  body  on 
the  tree,  that  we,  being  dead  to  sins, 
should  live  unto  righteousness :  by  whose 
stripes  ye  were  healed.  For  ye  were  as 
sheep  going  astray ;  but  are  now  returned 
unto  the  Shepherd  and  Bishop  of  your 
souls. 

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THE    THIRD    SUNDAY   AFTER    EASTER. 
THE  GOSPEL.       St.  John  X,  11. 

JESUS  said,  I  am  the  good  shepherd : 
the  good  shepherd  giveth  his  life  for 
the  sheep.  But  he  that  is  an  hireling,  and 
not  the  shepherd,  whose  own  the  sheep 
are  not,  seeth  the  wolf  coming,  and  leav- 
eth  the  sheep  and  fleeth;  and  the  wolf 
eatcheth  them,  and  seattereth  the  sheep. 
The  hireling  fleeth,  he  cause  he  is  an  hire- 
ling, and  careth  not  for  the  sheep.  I  am 
the  good  shepherd,  and  know  my  sheep, 
and  am  known  of  mine.  As  the  Father 
knoweth  me,  even  so  know  I  the  Father : 
and  I  lay  down  my  life  for  the  sheep. 
And  other  sheep  I  have,  which  are  not  of 
this  fold :  them  also  I  must  bring,  and 
they  shall  hear  my  voice ;  and  there  shall 
be  one  fold,  and  one  shepherd. 


®l)e  ®l)iro  Sun  oat)  after  (Easter. 

THE    COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  showest  to  them 
that  are  in  error  the  light  of  thy  truth, 
to  the  intent  that  they  may  return  into 
the  way  of  righteousness  ;  Grant  unto  all 
those  who  are  admitted  into  the  fellowship 
of  Christ's  Religion,  that  they  may  avoid 
those  things  that  are  contrary  to  their 
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THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

profession,  and  follow  all  such  things  as 
are  agreeable  to  the  same;  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

the  epistle.     1  St.  Peter  ii,  11. 

DEARLY  beloved,  I  beseech  you  as 
strangers  and  pilgrims,  abstain  from 
fleshly  lusts,  which  war  against  the  soul ; 
having  your  conversation  honest  among 
the  Gentiles :  that,  whereas  they  speak 
against  you  as  evil-doers,  they  may  by 
your  good  works,  which  they  shall  behold, 
glorify  God  in  the  day  of  visitation.  Sub- 
mit yourselves  to  every  ordinance  of  man 
for  the  Lord's  sake  :  whether  it  be  to  the 
king,  as  supreme ;  or  unto  governors,  as 
unto  them  that  are  sent  by  him  for  the 
punishment  of  evil-doers,  and  for  the 
praise  of  them  that  do  well.  For  so  is 
the  will  of  God,  that  with  well-doing  ye 
may  put  to  silence  the  ignorance  of  foolish 
men  :  as  free,  and  not  using  your  liberty 
for  a  cloak  of  maliciousness,  but  as  the 
servants  of  God.  Honor  all  men.  Love 
the  brotherhood.  Fear  God.  Honor  the 
king. 

the  gospel.     St.  John,  xvi,  16. 

JESUS    said  to  his   disciples,   A  little 
while,  and  ye  shall  not  see  me ;  and 
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THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

again,  a  little  while,  and  ye  shall  see  me, 
because  I  go  to  the  Father.  Then  said 
some  of  his  disciples  among  themselves, 
"What  is  this  that  he  saith  unto  us,  A 
little  while,  and  ye  shall  not  see  me;  and 
again,  a  little  while,  and  ye  shall  see  me ; 
and,  Because  I  go  to  the  Father?  They 
said  therefore,  What  is  this  that  he  saith, 
A  little  while?  we  cannot  tell  what  he 
saith.  Now  Jesus  knew  that  they  were 
desirous  to  ask  him,  and  said  unto  them, 
Do  ye  inquire  among  yourselves  of  that 
I  said,  A  little  while,  and  ye  shall  not  see 
me;  and  again,  a  little  while,  and  ye 
shall  see  me  ?  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto 
you,  that  ye  shall  weep  and  lament,  but 
the  world  shall  rejoice:  and  ye  shall  be 
sorrowful,  but  your  sorrow  shall  be  turned 
into  joy.  A  woman  when  she  is  in  tra- 
vail hath  sorrow,  because  her  hour  is 
come :  but  as  soon  as  she  is  delivered  of 
the  child,  she  remembereth  no  more  the 
anguish,  for  joy  that  a  man  is  born  into 
the  world.  And  ye  now  therefore  have 
sorrow:  but  I  will  see  you  again,  and 
your  heart  shall  rejoice,  and  your  joy  no 
man  taketh  from  you. 


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THE   FOURTH   SUNDAY  AFTER    EASTER. 

St)£  SonvW)  Sunoat)  after  Caster. 

THE  COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  alone  canst 
order  the  unruly  wills  and  affections 
of  sinful  men;  Grant  unto  thy  people, 
that  they  may  love  the  things  which  thou 
commandest,  and  desire  that  which  thou 
dost  promise ;  that  so,  among  the  sundry 
and  manifold  changes  of  the  world,  our 
hearts  may  surely  there  be  fixed,  where 
true  joys  are  to  be  found;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Loed.     Amen. 

the  epistle.     St.  James  i,  17. 

EVEKY  good  gift  and  every  perfect  gift 
is  from  above,  and  cometh  down  from 
the  Father  of  Lights,  with  whom  is  no 
variableness,  neither  shadow  of  turning. 
Of  his  own  will  begat  he  us  with  the 
Word  of  truth,  that  we  should  be  a  kind 
of  first-fruits  of  his  creatures.  Where- 
fore, my  beloved  brethren,  let  every  man 
be  swift  to  hear,  slow  to  speak,  slow  to 
wrath;  for  the  wrath  of  man  worketh 
not  the  righteousness  of  God.  Where- 
fore lay  apart  all  filthiness  and  superfluity 
of  naughtiness,  and  receive  with  meek- 
ness the  ingrafted  Word,  which  is  able  to 
save  your  souls. 

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THE    FOURTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   EASTER. 

the  gospel.     St.  John  xvi,  5. 

JESUS  said  unto  his  disciples,  Now  I  go 
my  way  to  Him  that  sent  me;  and 
none  of  you  asketh  me,  Whither  goest 
thou?  But  because  I  '-have  said  these 
things  unto  you,  sorrow  hath  rilled  your 
heart.  Nevertheless  I  tell  you  the  truth, 
it  is  expedient  for  you  that  I  go  away  : 
for  if  I  go  not  away,  the  Comforter  will 
not  come  unto  you ;  but  if  I  depart,  I  will 
send  him  unto  you.  And  when  he  is 
come,  he  will  reprove  the  world  of  sin, 
and  of  righteousness,  and  of  judgment : 
of  sin,  because  they  believe  not  on  me; 
of  righteousness,  because  I  go  to  my 
Father,  and  ye  see  me  no  more;  of  judg- 
ment, because  the  prince  of  this  world  is 
judged.  I  have  yet  many  things  to  say 
unto  you,  but  ye  cannot  bear  them  now. 
Howbeit,  when  he,  the  Spirit  of  Truth  is 
come,  he  will  guide  you  into  all  truth: 
for  he  shall  not  speak  of  himself;  but 
whatsoever  he  shall  hear,  that  shall  he 
speak :  and  he  will  show  you  things  to 
come.  He  shall  glorify  me:  for  he  shall 
receive  of  mine,  and  shall  show  it  unto 
you.  All  things  that  the  Father  hath  are 
mine:  therefore  said  I,  that  he  shall  take 
of  mine,  and  shall  show  it  unto  you. 


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THE   FIFTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   EASTER. 

<&l)z  Jiftl)  0unoat)  after  (faster. 

THE  COLLECT. 

OLORD,  from  whom  all  good  things  do 
come ;  Grant  to  us  thy  humble  ser- 
vants, that  by  thy  holy  inspiration  we 
may  think  those  things  that  are  good,  and 
by  thy  merciful  guiding  may  perform  the 
same;  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

the  epistle.     St  James  i,  22. 

BE  ye  doers  of  the  Word,  and  not  hear- 
ers only,  deceiving  your  own  selves. 
For  if  any  be  a  hearer  of  the  Word,  and 
not  a  doer,  he  is  like  unto  a  man  behold- 
ing his  natural  face  in  a  glass;  for  he 
beholdeth  himself,  and  goeth  his  way, 
and  straightway  forgetteth  what  manner 
of  man  he  was.  But  whoso  looketh  into 
the  perfect  law  of  liberty,  and  continueth 
therein,  he  being  not  a  forgetful  hearer, 
but  a  doer  of  the  work,  this  man  shall  be 
blessed  in  his  deed.  If  any  man  among 
you  seem  to  be  religious,  and  bridleth  not 
his  tongue,  but  deceiveth  his  own  heart, 
this  man's  religion  is  vain.  Pure  religion 
and  undefiled  before  God  and  the  Father 
is  this,  To  visit  the  fatherless  and  widows 
in  their  affliction,  and  to  keep  himself 
unspotted  from  the  world. 
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THE    FIFTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   EASTER. 
THE    GOSPEL.      St.  John  Xvi,  23. 

VERILY,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  What- 
soever ye  shall  ask  the  Father  in  my 
Name,  he  will  give  it  you.  Hitherto 
have  ye  asked  nothing  in  my  Name :  ask, 
and  ye  shall  receive,  that  your  joy  may 
be  full.  These  things  have  I  spoken  unto 
you  in  proverbs :  the  time  cometli  when  I 
shall  no  more  speak  unto  you  in  proverbs, 
but  I  shall  show  you  plainly  of  the 
Father.  At  that  day  ye  shall  ask  in  my 
Name :  and  I  say  not  unto  you,  that  I  will 
pray  the  Father  for  you;  for  the  Father 
himself  loveth  you,  because  ye  have  loved 
me,  and  have  believed  that  I  came  out 
from  God.  I  came  forth  from  the  Father, 
and  am  come  into  the  world:  again,  I 
leave  the  world,  and  go  to  the  Father. 
His  disciples  said  unto  him,  Lo,  now 
speakest  thou  plainly,  and  speakest  no 
proverb.  Now  are  we  sure  that  thou 
knowest  all  things,  and  needest  not  that 
any  man  should  ask  thee :  by  this  we  be- 
lieve that  thou  earnest  forth  from  God. 
Jesus  answered  them,  Do  ye  now  believe? 
Behold,  the  hour  cometh,  yea,  is  now 
come,  that  ye  shall  be  scattered,  every 
man  to  his  own,  and  shall  leave  me  alone : 
and  yet  I  am  not  alone,  because  the 
Father  is  with  me.  These  things  I  have 
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THE   ASCENSION-DAY. 


spoken  unto  you,  that  in  me  ye  might 
have  peace.  In  the  world  ye  shall  have 
tribulation ;  but  be  of  good  cheer,  I  have 
overcome  the  world. 


Sty  2lscmston~bat). 

THE    COLLECT. 


GRAXT,  we  beseech  thee,  Almighty 
God,  that  like  as  we  do  believe  thy 
only-begotten  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
to  have  ascended  into  the  heavens  ;  so  we 
may  also  in  heart  and  mind  thither  as- 
cend, and  with  him  continually  dwell, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

FOR   THE    EPISTLE.       Acts  i,  1. 

THE  former  treatise  have  I  made,  O 
Theophilus,  of  all  that  Jesus  began 
both  to  do  and  teach,  until  the  day  in 
which  he  was  taken  up,  after  that  he 
through  the  Holy  Ghost  had  given  com- 
mandments unto  the  Apostles  whom  he 
had  chosen :  to  whom  also  he  showed 
himself  alive  after  his  passion  by  many 
infallible  proofs,  being  seen  of  them 
forty  days,  and  speaking  of  the  things 
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THE    ASCENSION-DAY. 

pertaining  to  the  Kingdom  of  God :  and, 
being  assembled  together  with  them, 
commanded  them  that  they  should  not 
depart  from  Jerusalem,  but  wait  for  the 
promise  of  the  Father,  which,  saith  he, 
ye  have  heard  of  me.  For  John  truly 
baptized  with  water;  but  ye  shall  be  bap- 
tized with  the  Holy  Ghost  not  many 
days  hence.  When  they  therefore  were 
come  together,  they  asked  of  him,  saying, 
Lord,  wilt  thou  at  this  time  restore  again 
the  kingdom  to  Israel  ?  And  he  said  unto 
them,  It  is  not  for  you  to  know  the  times 
or  the  seasons,  which  the  Father  hath  put 
in  his  own  power.  But  ye  shall  receive 
power,  after  that  the  Holy  Ghost  is  come 
upon  you ;  and  ye  shall  be  witnesses  unto 
me  both  in  Jerusalem,  and  in  all  Judea, 
and  in  Samaria,  and  unto  the  uttermost 
part  of  the  earth.  And  when  he  had 
spoken  these  things,  while  they  beheld, 
he  was  taken  up ;  and  a  cloud  received 
him  out  of  their  sight.  And  while  they 
looked  steadfastly  toward  heaven  as  he 
went  up,  behold,  two  men  stood  by  them 
in  white  apparel ;  which  also  said,  Ye 
men  of  Galilee,  why  stand  ye  gazing  up 
into  heaven  ?  this  same  Jesus,  which  is 
taken  up  from  you  into  heaven,  shall  so 
come  in  like  manner  as  ye  have  seen  him 
go  into  heaven. 

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the  gospel.     St  Mark  xvi,  14. 

JESUS  appeared  unto  the  eleven  as  they 
sat  at  meat,  and  upbraided  them  with 
their  unbelief  and  hardness  of  heart,  be- 
cause they  believed  not  them  which  had 
seen  him  after  he  was  risen.  And  he  said 
unto  them,  Go  ye  into  all  the  world,  and 
preach  the  Gospel  to  every  creature.  He 
that  believeth  and  is  baptized  shall  be 
saved ;  but  he  that  believeth  not  shall  be 
damned.  And  these  signs  shall  follow 
them  that  believe;  In  my  Xame  shall 
they  cast  out  devils;  they  shall  speak  with 
new  tongues  ;  they  shall  take  up  serpents; 
and  if  they  drink  any  deadly  thing,  it 
shall  not  hurt  them ;  they  shall  lay  hands 
on  the  sick,  and  they  shall  recover.  So 
then  after  the  Lord  had  spoken  unto 
them,  he  was  received  up  into  heaven, 
and  sat  on  the  right  hand  of  God.  And 
they  went  forth,  and  preached  every 
where,  the  Lord  working  with  them,  and 
confirming  the  Word  with  signs  following. 


o 


Stmbat)  after  Slscniston-uajj. 

THE    COLLECT. 

GOD  the  King  of  glory,  who  hast  ex- 
alted thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ  with 
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great  triumph  unto  thy  kingdom  in 
heaven ;  We  beseech  thee  leave  us  not 
comfortless ;  but  send  to  us  thine  Holy 
Ghost  to  comfort  us,  and  exalt  us  unto 
the  same  place  whither  our  Saviour  Christ 
is  gone  before,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

the  epistle.     1  St.  Pet.  iv,  7. 

THE  end  of  all  things  is  at  hand ;  be  ye 
therefore  sober,  and  watch  unto 
prayer.  And  above  all  things  have  fer- 
vent charity  among  yourselves;  for  cha- 
rity shall  cover  the  multitude  of  sins. 
Use  hospitality  one  to  another  without 
grudging.  As  every  man  hath  received 
the  gift,  even  so  minister  the  same  one  to 
another,  as  good  stewards  of  the  manifold 
grace  of  God.  If  any  man  speak,  let 
him  speak  as  the  oracles  of  God ;  if  any 
man  minister,  let  him  do  it  as  of  the 
ability  which  God  giveth ;  that  God  in 
all  things  may  be  glorified  through  Jesus 
Christ,  to  whom  be  praise  and  dominion 
for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

the  gospel.    St  John  xv,  26,  and  part  of 
chap.  xvi. 

WHEN  the  Comforter  is  come,  whom 
I  will  send  unto  you  from  the  Father, 
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WHIT-SUNDAY. 

even  the  Spirit  of  Truth,  which  proceed- 
eth  from  the  Father,  he  shall  testify  of 
me.  And  ye  also  shall  bear  witness,  be- 
cause ye  have  been  with  me  from  the 
beginning.  These  things  have  I  spoken 
unto  you,  that  ye  should  not  be  offended. 
They  shall  put  you  out  of  the  syna- 
gogues :  yea,  the  time  cometh,  that  who- 
soever killeth  you  will  think  that  he 
doeth  God  service.  And  these  things 
will  they  do  unto  you,  because  they  have 
not  known  the  Father,  nor  me.  But 
these  things  have  I  told  you,  that  when 
the  time  shall  come,  ye  may  remember 
that  I  told  you  of  them. 


tOI)it-5unitag. 

THE    COLLECT. 


OGOD,  who  as  at  this  time  didst  teach 
the  hearts  of  thy  faithful  people,  by 
sending  to  them  the  light  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit;  Grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to 
have  a  right  judgment  in  all  things,  and 
evermore  to  rejoice  in  his  holy  comfort; 
through  the  merits  of  Christ  Jesus  our 
Saviour,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  same~Spirit,  one 
God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
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WHIT-SUNDAY. 

FOR    THE    EPISTLE.      Acts,  li,  1. 

WIIEX  the  day  of  Pentecost  was  fully 
come,  they  were  all  with  one  accord 
in  one  place.  And  suddenly  there  came  a 
sound  from  heaven  as  of  a  rushing  mighty 
wind,  and  it  filled  all  the  house  where 
they  were  sitting.  And  there  appeared 
unto  them  cloven  tongues  like  as  of  fire, 
and  it  sat  upon  each  of  them.  And  they 
were  all  filled  with  the  Holy  G-host,  and 
began  to  speak  with  other  tongues,  as 
the  Spirit  gave  them  utterance.  And 
there  were  dwelling  at  Jerusalem  Jews, 
devout  men,  out  of  every  nation  under 
heaven.  Xow  when  this  was  noised 
abroad,  the  multitude  came  together, 
and  were  confounded,  because  that  every 
man  heard  them  speak  in  his  own  lan- 
guage. And  they  were  all  amazed,  and 
marvelled,  saying  one  to  another,  Be- 
hold, are  not  all  these  which  speak,  Gali- 
leans ?  And  how  hear  we  every  man  in 
our  own  tongue,  wherein  we  were  born? 
Parthians,  and  Medes,  and  Elamites,  and 
the  dwellers  in  Mesopotamia,  and  in 
Judea,  and  Cappadocia,  in  Pontus,  and 
Asia,  Phryoia,  and  Pamphylia,  in  Egypt, 
and  in  the  parts  of  Lybia  about  Cyrene, 
and  strangers  of  Rome,  Jews  and  Prose- 
lytes, Cretes  and  Arabians,  we  do  hear 
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WHIT-SUNDAY. 

them  speak  in  our  tongues  the  wonderful 
works  of  God. 

THE    GOSPEL.       St.  John  XIV,  15. 

JESUS  said  unto  his  disciples,  If  ye  love 
me,  keep  my  commandments.  And 
I  will  pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give 
you  another  Comforter,  that  he  may  abide 
with  you  for  ever;  even  the  Spirit  of 
Truth,  whom  the  world  cannot  receive, 
because  it  seeth  him  not,  neither  knoweth 
him:  but  ye  know  him;  for  he  dwelleth 
with  you,  and  shall  be  in  you.  I  will  not 
leave  you  comfortless;  I  will  come  to  you. 
Yet  a  little  while,  and  the  world  seeth 
me  no  more;  but  ye  see  me:  because 
I  live,  ye  shall  live  also.  At  that  day  ye 
shall  know  that  I  am  in  my  Father,  and 
ye  in  me,  and  I  in  you.  He  that  hath 
my  commandments,  and  keepeth  them, 
he  it  is  that  loveth  me ;  and  he  that  loveth 
me  shall  be  loved  of  my  Father,  and  I 
will  love  him,  and  will  manifest  myself 
to  him.  Judas  saith  unto  him,  (not 
Iscariot)  Lord,  how  is  it  that  thou  wilt 
manifest  thyself  unto  us,  and  not  unto 
the  world  ?  Jesus  answered  and  said 
unto  him,  If  a  man  love  me,  he  will  keep 
my  words;  and  my  Father  will  love  him, 
and  we  will  come  unto  him,  and  make 
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WHIT-SUNDAY. 

our  abode  with  Mm.  He  that  loveth  me 
not,  keepeth  not  my  sayings;  and  the 
word  which  ye  hear  is  not  mine,  hut  the 
Father's  which  sent  me.  These  things 
have  I  spoken  unto  you,  being  yet  present 
with  you.  But  the  Comforter,  which  is 
the  Holy  Ghost,  whom  the  Father  will 
send  in  my  Name,  he  shall  teach  you  all 
things,  and  bring  all  things  to  your  re- 
membrance, whatsoever  I  have  said  unto 
you.  Peace  I  leave  with  you,  my  peace 
I  give  unto  you :  not  as  the  world  giveth, 
give  I  unto  you.  Let  not  your  heart  be 
troubled,  neither  let  it  be  afraid.  Ye 
have  heard  how  I  said  unto  you,  I  go 
away,  and  come  again  unto  you.  If  ye 
loved  me,  ye  would  rejoice,  because  I 
said,  I  go  unto  the  Father :  for  my  Father 
is  greater  than  I.  And  now  I  have  told 
you  before  it  come  to  pass,  that,  when 
it  is  come  to  pass,  ye  might  believe.  Here- 
after I  will  not  talk  much  with  you :  for 
the  prince  of  this  world  cometh,  and  hath 
nothing  in  me.  But  that  the  world  may 
know  that  I  love  the  Father;  and  as  the 
Father  gave  me  commandment,  even  so 
I  do. 


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fllonuat)  in  tDIjttsun-tueek. 

THE    COLLECT. 

OGOD,  who  as  at  this  time  didst  teach 
the  hearts  of  thy  faithful  people,  by 
sending  to  them  the  light  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit;  Grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to 
have  a  right  judgment  in  all  things,  and 
evermore  to  rejoice  in  his  holy  comfort; 
through  the  merits  of  Christ  Jesus  our 
Saviour,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  same  Spirit,  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Ameii. 

FOR    THE    EPISTLE.       Ads.  X,  34. 

THEN  Peter  opened  his  mouth,  and 
said,  Of  a  truth  I  perceive  that  God  is 
no  respecter  of  persons;  but  in  every 
nation  he  that  feareth  him,  and  worketh 
righteousness,  is  accepted  with  him.  The 
Word  which  God  sent  unto  the  children 
of  Israel,  preaching  peace  by  Jesus  Christ, 
(he  is  Lord  of  all,)  that  "Word,  I  say,  ye 
know,  which  was  published  throughout 
all  Judea,  and  began  from  Galilee,  after 
the  baptism  which  John  preached;  how 
God  anointed  Jesus  of  Nazareth  with  the 
Holy  Ghost  and  with  power:  who  went 
about  doing  good,  and  healing  all  that 
were  oppressed  of  the  devil;  for  God 
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MONDAY   IX   WHITSUX-WEEK. 

was  with  him.  And  we  are  witnesses  of 
all  things  which  he  did  both  in  the  land 
of  the  Jews,  and  in  Jerusalem ;  whom  they 
slew  and  hanged  on  a  tree.  Him  God 
raised  up  the  third  day,  and  showed  him 
openly;  not  to  all  the  people,  but  unto 
witnesses  chosen  before  of  God,  even  to 
us,  who  did  eat  and  drink  with  him  after 
he  arose  from  the  dead.  And  I13  com- 
manded us  to  preach  unto  the  people, 
and  to  testily  that  it  is  he  which  was 
ordained  of  God  to  be  the  Judge  of  quick 
and  dead.  To  him  give  all  the  Prophets 
witness,  that  through  his  Name  whoso- 
ever believeth  in  him  shall  receive  remis- 
sion of  sins.  While  Peter  yet  spake 
these  words,  the  Holy  Ghost  fell  on  all 
them  which  heard  the  word.  And  they 
of  the  circumcision  which  believed  were 
astonished,  as  many  as  came  with  Peter, 
because  that  on  the  Gentiles  also  was 
poured  out  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
For  they  heard  them  speak  with  tongues, 
and  magnify  God.  Then  answered  Peter, 
Can  any  man  forbid  water,  that  these 
should  not  be  baptized,  which  have  re- 
ceived the  Holy  Ghost  as  well  as  wo? 
And  he  commanded  them  to  be  baptized 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord.  Then  prayed 
they  him  to  tarry  certain  days. 

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TUESDAY   IX   WHITSUN-WEEK. 


THE    GOSPEL.      St.  Jolill  ill,  16. 

GOD  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave 
his  only-begotten  Son,  that  whosoever 
believeth  in  him  should  not  perish,  but 
have  everlasting  life.  For  God  sent  not 
his  Son  into  the  world  to  condemn  the 
world ;  but  that  the  world  through  him 
might  be  saved.  He  that  believeth  on 
him  is  not  condemned ;  but  he  that  believ- 
eth not  is  condemned  already,  because  he 
hath  not  believed  in  the  Name  of  the 
only-begotten  Son  of  God.  And  this  is 
the  condemnation,  that  light  is  come  into 
the  world,  and  men  loved  darkness  rather 
than  light,  because  their  deeds  were  evil. 
For  every  one  that  doeth  evil  hateth  the 
light,  neither  cometh  to  the  light,  lest  his 
deeds  should  be  reproved.  But  he  that 
doeth  truth  cometh  to  the  light,  that  his 
deeds  may  be  made  manifest,  that  they 
are  wrought  in  God. 


(ftttfsaat)  in  tOI)ttsun-n)ttk. 

THE    COLLECT. 

OGOD,  who  as  at  this  time  didst  teach 
the  hearts  of  thy  faithful  people,  by 
sending  to  them  the  light  of  thy  Holy 
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TUESDAY   IN   WHITSUN-WEEK. 

Spirit;  Grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to 
have  a  right  judgment  in  all  things,  and 
evermore  to  rejoice  in  his  holy  comfort; 
through  the  merits  of  Christ  Jesus  our 
Saviour,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  same  Spirit,  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

FOR    THE    EPISTLE.       Acts  viii,  14. 

WHEN  the  Apostles  which  were  at  Je- 
rusalem heard  that  Samaria  had  re- 
ceived the  word  of  God,  they  sent  unto 
them  Peter  and  John :  Who,  when  they 
were  come  down,  prayed  for  them,  that 
they  might  receive  the  Holy  Ghost.  (For 
as  yet  he  was  fallen  upon  none  of  them ; 
only  they  were  baptized  in  the  Name  of 
the"  Lord  Jesus.)  Then  laid  they  their 
hands  on  them,  and  they  received  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

THE    GOSPEL.       St.  JollU  X,  1. 

VEEILY,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  He 
that  entereth  not  by  the  door  into  the 
sheepfold,  but  climbeth  up  some  other 
way,  the  same  is  a  thief  and  a  robber. 
But  he  that  entereth  in  by  the  door  is  the 
shepherd  of  the  sheep.  To  him  the  porter 
openeth;  and  the  sheep  hear  his  voice; 
and  he  calleth  his  own  sheep  by  name, 
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TRINITY-SUNDAY. 

and  leadeth  them  out.  And  when  he 
putteth  forth  his  own  sheep,  he  goeth 
before  them,  and  the  sheep  follow  him; 
for  they  know  his  voice.  And  a  stranger 
Will  they  not  follow,  but  will  flee  from 
him;  for  they  know  not  the  voice  of 
strangers.  This  parable  spake  Jesus  unto 
them;  but  they  understood  not  what 
things  they  were  which  he  spake  unto 
them.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  them  again, 
Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  I  am  the 
door  of  the  sheep.  All  that  ever  came 
before  me  are  thieves  and  robbers  ;  but 
the  sheep  did  not  hear  them.  I  am  the 
door  ;  by  me  if  any  man  enter  in,  he  shall 
be  saved,  and  shall  go  in  and  out,  and 
find  pasture.  The  thief  cometh  not,  but 
for  to  steal,  and  to  kill,  and  to  destroy :  I 
am  come  that  they  might  have  life,  and 
that  they  might  have  it  more  abundantly. 


Srinittt-Sunftat). 

THE    COLLECT. 


ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who 
hast  given  unto  us  thy  servants  grace, 
by  the  confession  of  a  true  faith,  to  ac- 
knowledge the  glory  of  the  eternal  Trin- 
ity, and  in  the  power  of  the  Divine  Ma- 
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TRINITY-SUNDAY. 

jesty  to  worship  the  Unity ;  We  beseech 
thee  that  thou  wouldest  keep  us  steadfast 
in  this  faith,  and  evermore  defend  us 
from  all  adversities,  who  livest  and  reign- 
est,  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

FOR    THE    EPISTLE.      BeV.  iv,  1. 

AFTER  this  I  looked,  and  behold,  a 
door  was  opened  in  heaven :  and  the 
first  voice  which  I  heard  was  as  it  were 
of  a  trumpet  talking  with  me ;  which 
said,  Come  up  hither,  and  I  will  show 
thee  things  which  must  be  hereafter. 
And  immediately  I  was  in  the  Spirit ; 
and  behold,  a  throne  was  set  in  heaven, 
and  One  sat  on  the  throne.  And  He  that 
sat  was  to  look  upon  like  a  jasper  and  a 
sardine  stone:  and  there  was  a  rainbow 
round  about  the  throne,  in  sight  like  unto 
an  emerald.  And  round  about  the  throne 
were  four  and  twenty  seats  :  and  upon  the 
seats  I  saw  four  and  twenty  elders  sitting, 
clothed  in  white  raiment;  and  they  had 
on  their  heads  crowns  of  gold.  And  out 
'of  the  throne  proceeded  lightnings,  and 
thunderings,  and  voices.  And  there  were 
seven  lamps  of  fire  burning  before  the 
throne,  which  are  the  seven  Spirits  of 
God.  And  before  the  throne  there  was  a 
sea  of  glass  like  unto  crystal;  and  in  the 
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TRINITY-SUNDAY. 

midst  of  the  throne,  and  round  about  the 
throne,  were  four  beasts  full  of  eyes 
before  and  behind.  And  the  first  beast 
was  like  a  lion,  and  the  second  beast  like 
a  calf,  and  the  third  beast  had  a  face  as  a 
man,  and  the  fourth  beast  was  like  a 
flying  eagle.  And  the  four  beasts  had 
each  of  them  six  wings  about  him ;  and 
they  were  full  of  eyes  within;  and  they 
rest  not  day  and  night,  saying,  Holy,  holy, 
holy,  Lord  God  Almighty,  which  was,  and 
is,  and  is  to  come.  And  when  those  beasts 
give  glory,  and  honor,  and  thanks  to  Him 
that  sat  on  the  throne,  who  liveth  for  ever 
and  ever,  the  four  and  twenty  elders  fall 
down  before  Him  that  sat  on  the  throne, 
and  worship  Him  that  liveth  for  ever  and 
ever,  and  cast  their  crowns  before  the 
throne,  saying,  Thou  art  worthy,  0  Lord, 
to  receive  glory,  and  honor,  and  power; 
for  thou  hast  created  all  things,  and  for 
thy  pleasure  they  are,  and  were  created. 


THE    GOSPEL.       St.  John  tii,  1. 


T 


HERE  was  a  man  of  the  Pharisees, 
J-  named  Xicodemus,  a  ruler  of  the 
Jews:  the  same  came  to  Jesus  by  night, 
and  said  unto  him,  Rabbi,  we  know  that 
thou  art  a  teacher  come  from  God :  for  no 
man  can  do  these  miracles  that  thou 
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TRINITY-SUNDAY. 

doest,  except  God  be  with  him.  Jesus 
answered  and  said  unto  him,  Verily, 
verily  I  say  unto  thee,  Except  a  man  be 
born  again,  he  cannot  see  the  Kingdom 
of  God.  Mcoclemus  saith  unto  him,  How 
can  a  man  be  born  when  he  is  old?  can 
he  enter  the  second  time  into  his  mother's 
womb,  and  be  born?  Jesus  answered, 
Yerily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee,  Except  a 
man  be  born  of  water  and  of  the  Spirit, 
he  cannot  enter  into  the  Kingdom  of  God. 
That  which  is  born  of  the  flesh  is  flesh; 
and  that  which  is  born  of  the  Spirit  is 
spirit.  Marvel  not  that  I  said  unto  thee, 
Ye  must  be  born  again.  The  wind  blow- 
eth  where  it  listeth,  and  thou  nearest  the 
sound  thereof,  but  canst  not  tell  whence 
it  cometh,  and  whither  it  goeth:  so  is 
every  one  that  is  born  of  the  Spirit, 
Mcodemus  answered  and  said  unto  him, 
How  can  these  things  be?  Jesus  answer- 
ed and  said  unto  him,  Art  thou  a  master 
of  Israel,  and  knowest  not  these  things? 
Yerily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee,  We  speak 
that  we  do  know,  and  testify  that  we  have 
seen ;  and  ye  receive  not  our  witness.  If 
I  have  told  you  earthly  things,  and  ye 
believe  not,  how  shall  ye  believe,  if  I  tell 
you  of  heavenly  things?  And  no  man 
hath  ascended  up  to  heaven,  but  he  that 
came  down  from  heaven,  even  the  Son  of 
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THE   FIRST    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

Man  which  is  in  heaven.  And  as  Moses 
lifted  up  the  serpent  in  the  wilderness, 
even  so  must  the  Son  of  Man  be  lifted 
up;  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him 
should  not  perish,  but  have  eternal  life. 


®t)e  first  Sunbciti  after  (Erinitt). 

THE    COLLECT. 

OGOD,  the  strength  of  all  those  who 
put  their  trust  in  thee;  Mercifully 
accept  our  prayers :  and  because,  through 
the  weakness  of  our  mortal  nature,  we  can 
do  no  good  thing  without  thee,  grant  us 
the  help  of  thy  grace,  that  in  keeping  thy 
commandments  we  may  please  thee,  both 
in  will  and  deed;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen, 

THE  EPISTLE.       1  St.  JolfiU  iv,  7. 

BELOVED,  let  us  love  one  another;  for 
love  is  of  God,  and  every  one  that 
loveth  is  born  of  God,  and  knoweth  God. 
He  that  loveth  not  knoweth  not  God;  for 
God  is  love.  In  this  was  manifested  the 
love  of  God  toward  us,  because  that  God 
sent  his  only-begotten  Son  into  the  world, 
that  we  might  live  through  him.  Herein 
is  love,  not  that  we  loved  God,  but  that  he 
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loved  us,  and  sent  his  Son  to  be  the  pro- 
pitiation for  our  sins.  Beloved,  if  God  so 
loved  us,  we  ought  also  to  love  one 
another.  ~No  man  hath  seen  God  at  any 
time.  If  we  love  one  another,  God  dwelt 
eth  in  us,  and  his  love  is  perfected  in  us. 
Hereby  know  we  that  we  dwell  in  him, 
and  he  in  us;  because  he  hath  given  us 
of  his  Spirit.  And  we  have  seen  and  do 
testify  that  the  Father  sent  the  Son  to  be 
the  Saviour  of  the  world.  Whosoever 
shall  confess  that  Jesus  is  the  Son  of  God, 
God  dwelleth  in  him,  and  he  in  God. 
And  we  have  known  and  believed  the 
love  that  God  hath  to  us.  God  is  love; 
and  he  that  dwelleth  in  love  dwelleth  in 
God,  and  God  in  him.  Herein  is  our 
love  made  perfect,  that  we  may  have  bold- 
ness in  the  day  of  judgment;  because  as 
he  is,  so  are  we  in  this  world.  There  is 
no  fear  in  love;  but  perfect  love  casteth 
out  fear:  because  fear  hath  torment.  He 
that  fearech  is  not  made  perfect  in  love. 
We  love  him,  because  he  first  loved  us. 
If  a  man  say,  I  love  God,  and  hateth  his 
brother,  he  is  a  liar :  for  he  that  loveth 
not  his  brother  whom  he  hath  seen,  how 
can  he  love  God  whom  he  hath  not  seen  ? 
And  this  commandment  have  we  from 
him,  That  he  who  loveth  God  love  his 
brother  also. 

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THE    FIRST    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

the  gospel.     St  Luke  xvi,  19. 

THERE  was  a  certain  rich  man,  which 
was  clothed  in  purple  and  fine  linen, 
and  fared  sumptuously  every  day.  And 
there  was  a  certain  beggar  named  Laza- 
rus, which  was  laid  at  his  gate,  fall  of 
sores,  and  desiring  to  be  fed  with  the 
crumbs  which  fell  from  the  rich  man's 
table :  moreover  the  dogs  came  and  licked 
his  sores.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  the 
beggar  died,  and  was  carried  by  the  angels 
into  Abraham's  bosom.  The  rich  man 
also  died,  and  was  buried ;  and  in  hell  he 
lifted  up  his  eyes,  being  in  torments,  and 
seeth  Abraham  afar  off,  and  Lazarus  in 
his  bosom.  And  he  cried  and  said,  Father 
Abraham,  have  mercy  on  me,  and  send 
Lazarus,  that  he  may  dip  the  tip  of  his 
finger  in  water,  and  cool  my  tongue;  for 
I  am  tormented  in  this  flame.  But  Abra- 
ham said,  Son,  remember  that  thou  in  thy 
lifetime  receivedst  thy  good  things,  and 
likewise  Lazarus  evil  things;  but  now  he 
is  comforted,  and  thou  art  tormented. 
And  beside  all  this,  between  us  and  you 
there  is  a  great  gulf  fixed :  so  that  they 
which  would  pass  from  hence  to  you  can- 
not ;  neither  can  they  pass  to  us,  that 
would  come  from  thence.  Then  he  said, 
I  pray  thee  therefore,  father,  that  thou 
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THE    SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

wonkiest  send  him  to  my  father's  house  : 
for  I  have  five  brethren ;  that  he  may  tes- 
tify unto  them,  lest  they  also  come  into 
this  place  of  torment.  Abraham  saith 
unto  him,  They  have  Moses  and  the  Pro- 
phets; let  them  hear  them.  And  he  said, 
Nay,  father  Abraham;  but  if  one  went 
unto  them  from  the  dead,  they  will  repent. 
And  he  said  unto  him,  If  they  hear  not 
Moses  and  the  Prophets,  neither  will  they 
be  persuaded  though  one  rose  from  the 
dead. 


3I)£  Saoni  Suiting  after  Srmitj}. 

THE    COLLECT. 

OLOED,  who  never  failest  to  help  and 
govern  those  whom  thou  dost  bring 
up  in  thy  steadfast  fear  and  love ;  Keep  us, 
we  beseech  thee,  under  the  protection  of 
thy  good  providence,  and  make  us  to  have 
a  perpetual  fear  and  love  of  thy  holy 
Name;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.        1  St.  JollU  hi,  13. 

MARVEL    not,   my    brethren,    if   the 
world  hate  you.     We  know  that  we 
have  passed  from  death  unto  life,  because 
Ave  love  the  brethren.      He  that  loveth 
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THE    SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

not  his  brother  abideth  in  death.  "Who- 
soever hateth  his  brother  is  a  murderer : 
and  ye  know  that  no  murderer  hath 
eternal  life  abiding  in  him.  Hereby  per- 
ceive we  the  love  of  God,  because  he  laid 
down  his  life  for  us:  and  we  ought  to 
lay  down  our  lives  for  the  brethren.  But 
whoso  hath  this  world's  good,  and  seeth 
his  brother  have  need,  and  shutteth  up 
his  bowels  of  compassion  from  him,  how 
dwelleth  the  love  of  God  in  him?  My 
little  children,  let  us  not  love  in  word, 
neither  in  tongue;  but  in  deed  and  in 
truth.  And  hereby  we  know  that  we  are 
of  the  truth,  and  shall  assure  our  hearts 
before  him.  For  if  our  heart  condemn 
us,  God  is  greater  than  our  heart,  and 
knoweth  all  things.  Beloved,  if  our 
heart  condemn  us  not,  then  have  we  con- 
fidence toward  God.  And  whatsoever 
we  ask,  we  receive  of  him,  because  we 
keep  his  commandments,  and  do  those 
things  that  are  pleasing  in  his  sight.  And 
this  is  his  commandment,  That  we  should 
believe  on  the  Name  of  his  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  and  love  one  another,  as  he  gave 
us  commandment.  And  he  that  keepeth 
his  commandments  dwelleth  in  him,  and 
he  in  him.  And  hereby  we  know  that  he 
abideth  in  us,  by  the  Spirit  which  he  hath 
given  us. 

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THE    GOSPEL.        St  Luke  X3LV,  16. 


A  CERT ALN"  man  made  a  great  supper, 
and  bade  many;  and  sent  his  servant 
at  supper  time  to  say  to  them  that  were 
bidden,  Come,  for  all  things  are  now 
ready.  And  they  all  with  one  consent 
began  to  make  excuse.  The  first  said 
unto  him,  I  have  bought  a  piece  of  ground, 
and  I  must  needs  go  and  see  it ;  I  pray 
thee  have  me  excused.  And  another  said,  I 
have  bought  five  yoke  of  oxen,  and  T  go 
to  prove  them;  I  pray  thee  have  me 
excused.  And  another  said,  I  have  mar- 
ried a  wife,  and  therefore  I  cannot  come. 
So  that  servant  came,  and  showed  his 
lord  these  things.  Then  the  master  of  the 
house  being  angry  said  to  his  servant, 
Go  out  quickly  into  the  streets  and  lanes 
of  the  city,  and  bring  in  thither  the  poor, 
and  the  maimed,  and  the  halt,  and  the 
blind.  And  the  servant  said,  Lord,  it  is 
done  as  thou  hast  commanded,  and  yet 
there  is  room.  And  the  lord  said  unto 
the  servant,  Go  out  into  the  highways 
and  hedges,  and  compel  them  to  come  in, 
that  my  house  may  be  filled.  For  I  say 
unto  you,  that  none  of  those  men  which 
were  bidden  shall  taste  of  my  supper. 


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£l]£  Sljiri  Sunaat)  after  STrinitg. 

THE    COLLECT. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee  mercifully  to 
hear  us;  and  grant  that  we,  to  whom 
thou  hast  given  an  hearty  desire  to  pray, 
may,  by  thy  mighty  aid,  be  defended  and 
comforted  in  all  dangers  and  adversities; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.       1  St.   Pet.  V,  5. 

ALL  of  you  be  subject  one  to  another 
and  be  clothed  with  humility :  for 
God  resisteth  the  proud,  and  giveth  grace 
to  the  humble.  Humble  yourselves  there- 
fore under  the  mighty  hand  of  God,  that 
he  may  exalt  you  in  due  time :  casting  all 
your  care  upon  him,  for  he  careth  for 
you.  Be  sober,  be  vigilant;  because 
your  adversary  the  devil,  as  a  roaring 
lion,  walketh  about,  seeking  whom  he 
may  devour:  whom  resist  steadfast  in  the 
faith,  knowing  that  the  same  afflictions 
are  accomplished  in  your  brethren  that 
are  in  the  world.  But  the  God  of  all 
grace,  who  hath  called  us  unto  his  eternal 
glory  by  Christ  Jesus,  after  that  ye  have 
suffered  a  while,  make  you  perfect,  stab- 
liah,  strengthen,  settle  you.  To  him  be 
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THE    THIRD    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

glory  and  dominion   for  ever  and   ever. 
Amen. 

the  gospel.     St.  Luke  xv,  1. 

THEl!T  drew  near  unto  him  all  the  publi- 
cans and  sinners  for  to  hear  him.  And 
the  Pharisees  and  Scribes  murmured, 
saying,  This  man  receiveth  sinners,  and 
eateth  with  them.  And  he  spake  this 
parable  unto  them,  saying,  What  man  of 
you  having  an  hundred  sheep,  if  he  lose 
one  of  them,  doth  not  leave  the  ninety 
and  nine  in  the  wilderness,  and  go  after 
that  which  is  lost,  until  he  find  it?  And 
when  he  hath  found  it,  he  layeth  it  on  his 
shoulders,  rejoicing.  And  when  he  com- 
eth  home,  he  calleth  together  his  friends 
and  neighbors,  saying  unto  them,  Rejoice 
with  me;  for  I  have  found  my  sheep 
which  was  lost.  I  say  unto  you,  that 
likewise  joy  shall  be  in  heaven  over  one 
sinner  that  repenteth,  more  than  over 
ninety  and  nine  just  persons,  which  need 
no  repentance.  Either  what  woman 
having  ten  pieces  of  silver,  if  she  lose 
one  piece,  doth  not  light  a  candle,  and 
sweep  the  house,  and  seek  diligently  till 
she  find  it?  And  when  she  hath  found  it, 
she  calleth  her  friends  and  her  neighbors 
together,  saying,  Rejoice  with  me;  for  I 
have  found  the  piece  which  I  had  lost. 
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THE    FOURTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

Likewise,  I  say  unto  you,  There  is  joy  in 
the  presence  of  the  Angels  of  God  over 
one  sinner  that  repenteth. 


®1)£  iourtl)  Sunbau  after  ffirmttn. 

THE    COLLECT. 

OGOD,  the  protector  of  all  that  trust  in 
thee,  without  whom  nothing  is  strong, 
nothing  is  holy;  Increase  and  multiply 
upon  us  thy  mercy ;  that,  thou  heing  our 
ruler  and  guide,  we  may  so  pass  through 
things  temporal,  that  we  finally  lose  not 
the  things  eternal.  Grant  this,  0  heavenly 
Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.       Eom.  viii,  18. 

T  RECKON  that  the  sufferings  of  this 
1  present  time  are  not  worthy  to  he  com- 
pared with  the  glory  which  shall  he  re- 
vealed in  us.  For  the  earnest  expectation 
of  the  creature  waiteth  for  the  manifesta- 
tion of  the  sons  of  God.  For  the  creature 
was  made  subject  to  vanity,  not  willingly, 
but  by  reason  of  Him  who  hath  subjected 
the  same,  in  hope,  because  the  creature 
itself  also  shall  be  delivered  from  the 
bondage  of  corruption  into  the  glorious 
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THE    FOURTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

liberty  of  the  children  of  God.  For  we 
know  that  the  whole  creation  groaneth 
I  and  travaileth  in  pain  together  until  now. 
And  not  only  they,  but  ourselves  also, 
which  have  the  first-fruits  of  the  Spirit, 
even  we  ourselves  groan  within  ourselves, 
waiting  for  the  adoption,  to  wit,  the  re- 
demption of  our  body. 

the  gospel.     St.  Luke  vi,  36. 

BE  ye  therefore  merciful,  as  your  Father 
.  also  is  merciful.  Judge  not,  and  ye 
shall  not  be  judged:  condemn  not,  and 
ye  shall  not  be  condemned :  forgive,  and 
ye  shall  be  forgiven  :  give,  and  it  shall  be 
given  unto  you;  good  measure,  pressed 
down,  and  shaken  together,  and  running 
over,  shall  men  give  into  your  bosom. 
For  with  the  same  measure  that  ye  mete 
withal  it  shall  be  measured  to  you  again. 
And  he  spake  a  parable  unto  them,  Can 
the  blind  lead  the  blind?  shall  they  not 
both  fall  into  the  ditch  ?  The  disciple  is 
not  above  his  master ;  but  every  one  that 
is  perfect  shall  be  as  his  master.  And  why 
beholdest  thou  the  mote  that  is  in  thy 
brother's  eye,  but  perceivest  not  the  beam 
that  is  in  thine  own  eye  ?  Either  how  canst 
thou  say  to  thy  brother,  Brother,  let  me 
pull  out  the  mote  that  is  in  thine  eye, 
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THE    FIFTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

when  thou  thyself  beh oldest  not  the  beam 
that  is  in  thine  own  eve  ?  Thou  hypo- 
crite, cast  out  first  the  beam  out  of  thine 
own  eve,  and  then  shalt  thou  see  clearly 
to  pull  out  the  mote  that  is  in  thy  broth- 
er's eye. 


&l)£  J^ftl)  Sunbctti  afar  SErimtn, 

THE    COLLECT. 

GRANT,  0  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  that 
the  course  of  this  world  may  be  so 
peaceably  ordered  by  thy  governance, 
that  thy  Church  may  joyfully  serve  thee 
in  all  godly  quietness;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

the  epistle.     1  St.  Pet  iii,  8. 

BE  ye  all  of  one  mind,  having  compas- 
sion one  of  another;  love  as  breth- 
ren, be  pitiful,  be  courteous;  not  render- 
ing evil  for  evil,  or  railing  for  railing; 
but  contrariwise,  blessing,  knowing  that 
ve  are  thereunto  called,  that  ye  should  in- 
herit a  blessing.  For  he  that  will  love 
life,  and  see  good  days,  let  him  refrain  his 
tongue  from  evil,  and  his  lips  that  they 
speak  no  guile:  let  him  eschew  evil,  and 
do  good ;  let  him  seek  peace,  and  ensue 
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THE    FIFTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

it.  For  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over 
the  righteous,  and  his  ears  are  open  unto 
their  prayers  :  but  the  face  of  the  Lord  is 
against  them  that  do  evil.  And  who  is  he 
that  will  harm  you,  if  ye  be  followers  of 
that  which  is  good  ?  But  and  if  ye  suffer 
for  righteousness'  sake,  happy  are  ye  :  and 
be  not  afraid  of  their  terror,  neither  be 
troubled;  but  sanctity  the  Lord  God  in 
your  hearts. 

the  gospel.     St  Luke  v,  1. 

IT  came  to  pass,  that,  as  the  people 
pressed  upon  him  to  hear  the  word  of 
God,  he  stood  by  the  lake  of  Gennesaret, 
and  saw  two  ships  standing  by  the  lake: 
but  the  fishermen  were  gone  out  of  them, 
and  were  washing  their  nets.  And  he  en- 
tered into  one  of  the  ships,  which  was 
Simon's,  and  prayed  him  that  he  would 
thrust  out  a  little  from  the  land.  And  he 
sat  down,  and  taught  the  people  out  of  the 
ship.  Xow,  when  he  had  left  speaking,  he 
said  unto  Simon,  Launch  out  into  the 
deep,  and  let  down  your  nets  for  a 
draught.  And  Simon  answering  said  unto 
him,  Master,  we  have  toiled  all  the  night, 
and  have  taken  nothing ;  nevertheless  at 
thy  word  I  will  let  down  the  net.  And 
when  they  had  this  done,  they  enclosed  a 
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T1IE    SIXTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

great  multitude  of  fishes ;  and  their  net 
Drake.  And  they  beckoned  unto  their 
partners,  which  were  in  the  other  Bbip, 
that  they  should  come  and  help  them. 
And  they  came,  and  filled  both  the  ships, 
so  that  they  began  to  sink.  When  Simon 
Peter  saw  it,  he  fell  down  at  Jesus'  knees, 
saying,  Depart  from  me;  for  I  am  a  sin- 
ful man,  0  Lord.  For  he  was  astonished, 
and  all  that  were  with  him,  at  the  draught 
of  the  fishes  which  they  had  taken ;  and 
so  was  also  James,  and  John,  the  sons  of 
Zebedee,  which  were  partners  with  Simon. 
And  Jesus  said  unto  Simon,  Fear  not ; 
from  henceforth  thou  shalt  catch  men. 
And  when  they  had  brought  their  ships 
to  land,  they  forsook  all,  and  followed 
him. 


£l)e  Si*tl)  Sunitou  after  (Brhutg. 

THE    COLLECT. 

OGOD,  who  hast  prepared  for  those 
who  love  thee  such  good  things  as 
pass  man's  understanding;  Pour  into  our 
hearts  such  love  toward  thee,  that  we, 
loving  thee  above  all  things,  may  obtain 
thy  promises,  which  exceed  all  that  we 
can  desire;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

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THE    SIXTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY 
THE    EPISTLE.      J?07il.  VI,  3. 

I7K0W  ye  not,  that  so  many  of  us  as 
i-  were  baptized  into  Jesus  Christ  were 
baptized  into  his  death  ?  Therefore  we 
are  buried  with  him  by  baptism  into 
death :  that  like  as  Christ  was  raised  up 
from  the  dead  by  the  glory  of  the  Father, 
even  so  we  also  should  walk  in  newness 
of  life.  For  if  we  have  been  planted 
together  in  the  likeness  of  his  death,  we 
shall  be  also  in  the  likeness  of  his  resur- 
rection ;  knowing  this,  that  our  old  man  is 
crucified  with  him,  that  the  body  of  sin 
might  be  destroyed,  that  henceforth  we 
should  not  serve  sin.  For  he  that  is  dead 
is  freed  from  sin.  Xow  if  we  be  dead 
with  Christ,  we  believe  that  we  shall  also 
live  with  him :  knowing  that  Christ  being 
raised  from  the  dead  dieth  ,no  more; 
death  hath  no  more  dominion  over  him. 
For  in  that  he  died,  he  died  unto  sin 
once;  but  in  that  he  liveth,  he  liveth 
unto  God.  Likewise  reckon  ye  also  your- 
selves to  be  dead  indeed  unto  sin,  but 
alive  unto  God  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord. 

the  gospel.     St.  Matt,  v,  20. 

JESLTS  said  unto  his  disciples,  Except 
your   righteousness   shall    exceed   the 

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THE    SIXTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

righteousness  of  the  Scribes  and  Phari- 
sees, ye  shall  in  no  case  enter  into  the 
Kingdom  of  heaven.  Ye  have  heard 
that  it  was  said  by  them  of  old  time, 
Thou  shalt  not  "kill;  and  whosoever  shall 
kill  shall  be  in  danger  of  the  judgment. 
But  I  say  unto  you,  That  whosoever  is 
angry  with  his  brother  without  a  cause 
shall  be  in  danger  of  the  judgment:  and 
whosoever  shall  say  to  his  brother,  Raca, 
shall  be  in  danger  of  the  council:  but 
whosoever  shall  say,  Thou  fool,  shall  be 
in  danger  of  hell-fire.  Therefore  if  thou 
bring  thy  gift  to  the  altar,  and  there  re- 
memberest  that  thy  brother  hath  aught 
against  thee,  leave  there  thy  gift  before 
the  altar,  and  go  thy  way ;  first  be  recon- 
ciled to  thy  brother,  and  then  come  and' 
offer  thy  gift.  Agree  with  thine  adver- 
sary quickly,  whiles  thou  art  in  the  way 
with  him;  lest  at  any  time  the  adversary 
deliver  thee  to  the  judge,  and  the  judge 
deliver  thee  to  the  officer,  and  thou  be 
cast  into  prison.  Verily  I  say  unto  thee, . 
Thou  shalt  by  no  means  come  out  thence, 
till  thou  hast  paid  the  uttermost  farthing. 


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THE    SEVENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

®I)£  Sromtl)  Sunoag  after  ffirimtg. 

THE    COLLECT. 

LORD  of  all  power  and  might,  who  art 
the  author  and  giver  of  all  good 
things;  Graft  in  our  hearts  the  love  of 
thy  Name,  increase  in  us  true  religion, 
nourish  us  with  all  goodness,  and  of  thy 
great  mercy  keep  us  in  the  same ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.       Eom.  vi,  19. 

I  SPEAK  after  the  manner  of  men, 
because  of  the  infirmity  of  your  flesh : 
for  as  ye  have  yielded  your  members 
servants  to  uncleanness  and  to  iniquity, 
unto  iniquity;  even  so  now  yield  your 
members  servants  to  righteousness,  unto 
holiness.  For  when  ye  were  the  servants 
of  sin,  ye  were  free  from  righteousness. 
What  fruit  had  ye  then  in  those  things 
whereof  ye  are  now  ashamed?  for  the 
end  of  those  things  is  death.  But  now 
being  made  free  from  sin,  and  become 
servants  to  God,  ye  have  your  fruit  unto 
holiness,  and  the  end  everlasting  life. 
For  the  wages  of  sin  is  death;  but  the 
gift  of  God  is  eternal  life  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord. 


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THE   SEVENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   TRINITY. 

the  gospel.     St  Mark  viii,  1. 

IX  those  days  the  multitude  being  very 
great,  and  having  nothing  to  eat,  Jesus 
called  his  disciples  unto  him,  and  said 
unto  them,  I  have  compassion  on  the 
multitude,  because  they  have  now  been 
with  me  three  days,  and  have  nothing  to 
eat:  and  if  I  send  them  away  fasting  to 
their  own  houses,  they  will  faint  by  the 
way ;  for  divers  of  them  came  from  far. 
And  his  disciples  answered  him,  From 
whence  can  a  man  satisfy  these  men  with 
bread  here  in  the  wilderness?  And  he 
asked  them,  How  many  loaves  have  ye  ? 
And  they  said,  Seven.  And  he  command- 
ed the  people  to  sit  down  on  the  ground : 
and  he  took  the  seven  loaves,  and  gave 
thanks,  and  brake,  and  gave  to  his  disci- 
ples to  set  before  them ;  and  they  did  set 
them  before  the  people.  And  they  had  a 
few  small  fishes;  and  he  blessed,  and 
commanded  to  set  them  also  before  them. 
So  they  did  eat,  and  were  filled :  and  they 
took  up  of  the  broken  meat  that  was  left 
seven  baskets.  And  they  that  had  eaten 
were  about  four  thousand.  And  he  sent 
them  away. 


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THE    EIGHTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

Sl)£  (£tgl)tl)  Smtfiag  after  Sriratg. 

THE    COLLECT. 

OGOD,  whose  never-failing  providence 
orclereth  all  things  both  in  heaven 
and  earth;  We  humbly  beseech  thee  to 
put  away  from  us  all  hurtful  things,  and 
to  give  us  those  things  which  are  profit- 
able for  us:  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

the  epistle.    Bom.  viii,  12. 

BRETHREN,  we  are  debtors,  not  to  the 
flesh,  to  live  after  the  flesh.  For  if 
ye  live  after  the  flesh,  ye  shall  die ;  but  if 
ye  through  the  Spirit  do  mortify  the  deeds 
of  the  body,  ye  shall  live.  For  as  many 
as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God,  they  are 
the  sons  of  God.  For  ye  have  not  re- 
ceived the  spirit  of  bondage  again  to  fear; 
but  ye  have  received  the  Spirit  of  adop- 
tion, whereby  we  cry,  Abba,  Father. 
The  Spirit  itself  beareth  witness  with  our 
spirit,  that  we  are  the  children  of  God. 
And  if  children,  then  heirs  ;  heirs  of  God, 
and  joint-heirs  with  Christ ;  if  so  be  that 
we  suffer  with  him,  that  we  may  be  also 
glorified  together. 

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THE    NINTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

the  gospel.     St.  Matt,  vii,  15. 

BEWARE  of  false  prophets,  which  come 
to  you  in  sheep's  clothing,  but  in- 
wardly they  are  ravening  wolves.  Ye 
shall  know  them  by  their  fruits.  Do  men 
gather  grapes  of  thorns,  or  figs  of  thistles  ? 
Even  so  every  good  tree  bringeth  forth 
good  fruit;  but  a  corrupt  tree  bringeth 
forth  evil  fruit.  A  good  tree  cannot  bring 
forth  evil  fruit,  neither  can  a  corrupt  tree 
bring  forth  good  fruit.  Every  tree  that 
bringeth  not  forth  good  fruit  is  hewn 
down,  and  cast  into  the  fire.  Wherefore 
by  their  fruits  ye  shall  know  them.  Not 
every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  Lord,  Lord, 
shall  enter  into  the  Kingdom  of  heaven ; 
but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of  my  Father 
which  is  in  heaven. 


<El)£  JTmtl)  Sunuat)  after  ffirinttg. 

THE  COLLECT. 

GRANT  to  us,  Lord,  we  beseech  thee, 
the  spirit  to  think  and  do  always 
such  things  as  are  right;  that  we,  who 
cannot  do  any  thing  that  is  good  without 
thee,  may  by  thee  be  enabled  to  live  ac- 
cording to  thy  will ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

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THE    SIXTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 
THE    EPISTLE.       1    Cor.  X,  1. 

BRETHREX,  I  would  not  that  ye  should 
be  ignorant,  how  that  all  our  fathers 
were   under  the   cloud,   and   all    passed 
through  the  sea ;  and  were  all  baptized  unto 
Moses  in  the  cloud  and  in  the  sea ;  and 
did  all  eat  the  same  spiritual  meat ;  and 
did  all  drink  the    same  spiritual  drink: 
(for  they  drank  of  that  spiritual   Rock 
that  followed  them,  and  that  Rock  was 
Christ.)     But   with   many  of  them  God 
was  not  well  pleased ;  for  they  were  over- 
thrown  in   the   wilderness.     xsTow  these 
things  were  our  examples,  to  the  intent 
that  we  should  not  lust  after  evil  things, 
as  they  also  lusted.     Xeither  be  ye  idola- 
ters, as  were  some  of  them ;  as  it  is  writ- 
ten, The  people  sat  down  to  eat  and  drink, 
and  rose  up  to  play.     Neither  let  us  com- 
mit fornication,  as   some   of  them  com- 
mitted,   and  fell   in    one    day  three    and 
twenty  thousand,     Neither  let  us  tempt 
Christ,  as  some  of  them  also  tempted,  and 
were  destroyed  of  serpents.  Neither  mur- 
mur ye,  as  some  of  them  also  murmured, 
and   were    destroyed    of   the    destroyer. 
Now  all  these  things  happened  unto  them 
for  examples :  and  they  are  written  for 
our  admonition,  upon  whom  the  ends  of 
the  world  are  come.     Wherefore  let  him 
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THE   NINTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   TRINITY. 

that  thinketh  he  standeth  take  heed  lest 
he  fall.  There  hath  no  temptation  taken 
you  hut  such  as  is  common  to  man ;  but 
God  is  faithful,  who  will  not  suffer  you 
to  be  tempted  above  that  ye  are  able ;  but 
will  with  the  temptation  also  make  a  way 
to  escape,  that  ye  may  be  able  to  bear  it. 

the  gospel.     St.  Luke  xvi,  1. 

JESUS  said  unto  his  disciples,  There  was 
a  certain  rich  man,  which  had  a  stew- 
ard ;  and  the  same  was  accused  unto  him 
that  he  had  wasted  his  goods.  And  he 
called  him,  and  said  unto  him,  How  is  it 
that  I  hear  this  of  thee  ?  give  an  account 
of  thy  stewardship  ;  for  thou  mayest  be 
no  longer  steward.  Then  the  steward  said 
within  himself,  What  shall  I  do?  for  my 
lordtaketh  away  from  me  the  stewardship: 
I  cannot  dig;  to  beg  I  am  ashamed.  I 
am  resolved  what  to  do,  that,  when  I  am 
put  out  of  the  stewardship,  they  may  re- 
ceive me  into  their  houses.  So  he  called 
every  one  of  his  lord's  debtors  unto  him, 
and  said  unto  the  iirst,  How  much  owest 
thou  unto  my  lord  ?  And  he  said,  An 
hundred  measures  of  oil.  And  he  said 
unto  him,  Take  thy  bill,  and  sit  down 
quickly,  and  write  fifty.  Then  said  he  to 
another,  And  how  much  owest  thou? 
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THE    TENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

And  he  said,  An  hundred  measures  of 
wheat.  And  he  said  unto  him,  take  thy 
bill,  and  write  fourscore.  And  the  lord 
commended  the  unjust  steward,  because 
he  had  done  wisely :  for  the  children  oi 
this  world  are  in  their  generation  wiser 
than  the  children  of  light.  And  I  say 
unto  you,  Make  to  yourselves  friends  of 
the  mammon  of  unrighteousness ;  that, 
when  ye  fail,  they  may  receive  you  into 
everlasting  habitations. 


Stye  ®mtt)  Snnbatj  after  Srinttg. 

THE    COLLECT. 

LET  thy  merciful  ears,  0  Lord,  be  open 
to  the  prayers  of  thy  humble  servants ; 
and  that  they  may  obtain  their  petitions 
make  them  to  ask  such  things  as  shall 
please  thee ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.       1    CoT.  xii,   1. 

pOXCEROTNG  spiritual  gifts,  brethren, 
\J  I  would  not  have  you  ignorant.  Ye 
know  that  ye  were  Gentiles,  carried  away 
unto  these  dumb  idols,  even  as  ye  were 
led.  Wherefore  I  give  you  to  understand, 
that  no  man  speaking  by  the  Spirit  of 
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THE  TENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

God  calleth  Jesus  accursed  :  and  that  no 
man  can  say  that  Jesus  is  the  Lord,  but 
by  the  Holy  Ghost.  Now  there  are  di- 
versities of  gifts,  but  the  same  Spirit. 
And  there  are  differences  of  administra- 
tions, but  the  same  Lord.  And  there  are 
diversities  of  operations,  but  it  is  the 
same  God  which  worketh  all  in  all.  But 
the  manifestation  of  the  Spirit  is  given  to 
every  man  to  profit  withal.  For  to  one  is 
given,  by  the  Spirit,  the  word  of  wisdom; 
to  another,  the  word  of  knowledge,  by  the 
same  Spirit;  to  another,  faith,  by  the 
same  Spirit;  to  another,  the  gifts  of  heal- 
ing, by  the  same  Spirit ;  to  another,  the 
working  of  miracles;  to  another,  pro- 
phecy ;  to  another,  discerning  of  spirits ; 
to  another,  divers  kinds  of  tongues ;  to 
another,  the  interpretation  of  tongues. 
But  all  these  worketh  that  one  and  the 
self-same  Spirit,  dividing  to  every  man 
severally  as  he  will. 

the  gospel.     St  Luke  xix,  41. 

AND  when  he  was  come  near,  he  beheld 
the  city,  and  wept  over  it,  saying,  If 
thou  hadst  known,  even  thou,  at  least  in 
this  thy  day,  the  things  which  belong  un- 
to thy  peace !  but  now  they  are  hid  from 
thine  eyes.  For  the  days  shall  come  upon 
thee,  that  thine  enemies  shall  cast  a  trench 
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THE  ELEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

about  thee,  and  compass  thee  round,  and 
keep  thee  in  on  every  side,  and  shall  lay 
thee  even  with  the  ground,  and  thy  chil- 
dren within  thee ;  and  they  shall  not  leave 
in  thee  one  stone  upon  another;  because 
thou  knewest  not  the  time  of  thy  visita- 
tion. And  he  went  into  the  temple,  and 
began  to  cast  out  them  that  sold  therein, 
and  them  that  bought;  saying  unto  them, 
It  is  written,  My  house  is  the  house  of 
prayer;  but  ye  have  made  it  a  den  of 
thieves.  And  he  taught  daily  in  the  tem- 
ple. 


®)e  (Stentl)  Simoctt)  after  (ffrimtg. 

THE    COLLECT. 

OGOD,  who  declarest  thy  almighty 
power  chiefly  in  showing  mercy  and 
pity;  Mercifully  grant  unto  us  such  a 
measure  of  thy  grace,  that  we,  running 
the  way  of  thy  commandments,  may  ob- 
tain thy  gracious  promises,  and  be  made 
partakers  of  thy  heavenly  treasure; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.       1    Cor.  XV,  1. 

BRETHREN,  I  declare   unto   you  the 
Gospel  which  I  preached  unto  you, 
which  also  ye  have  received,  and  wherein 
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THE  ELEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

ye  stand;  by  which  also  ye  are  saved,  if 
ye  keep  in  memory  what  I  preached  unto 
you,  unless  ye  have  believed  in  vain.  For 
I  delivered  unto  you  first  of  all,  that 
which  I  also  received,  how  that  Christ 
died  for  our  sins  according  to  the  Scrip- 
tures ;  and  that  he  was  buried,  and  that 
he  rose  again  the  third  day  according  to 
the  Scriptures.  And  that  he  was  seen  of 
Cephas,  then  of  the  twelve :  after  that,  he 
was  seen  of  above  five  hundred  brethren 
at  once ;  of  whom  the  greater  part  remain 
unto  this  present,  but  some  are  fallen 
asleep.  After  that,  he  was  seen  of  James ; 
then  of  all  the  Apostles.  And  last  of 
all  he  was  seen  of  me  also,  as  one 
born  out  of  due  time.  For  I  am  the 
least  of  the  Apostles,  that  am  not  meet 
to  be  called  an  Apostle,  because  I  perse- 
cuted the  Church  of  G-od.  But  by  the 
grace  of  God  I  am  what  I  am :  and  his 
grace  which  was  bestowed  upon  me  was 
not  in  vain;  but  I  labored  more  abund- 
antly than  they  all;  yet  not  I,  but  the 
grace  of  God  which  was  with  me.  There- 
fore whether  it  were  I  or  they,  so  we 
preach,  and  so  ye  believed. 

the  gospel.     St.  Luke  xviii,  9. 

JESUS  spake  this  parable  unto  certain 
which  trusted  in  themselves  that  they 
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THE    TWELFTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

were  righteous,  and  despised  others :  Two 
men  w^ent  up  into  the  temple  to  pray; 
the  one  a  Pharisee,  and  the  other  a. Publi- 
can. The  Pharisee  stood  and  prayed  thus 
with  himself,  God,  I  thank  thee,  that  I 
am  not  as  other  men  are,  extortioners, 
unjust,  adulterers,  or  even  as  this  Publi- 
can. I  fast  twice  in  the  week,  I  give 
tithes  of  all  that  I  possess.  And  the 
Publican,  standing  afar  off,  would  not 
lift  up  so  much  as  his  eyes  unto  heaven, 
but  smote  upon  his  breast,  saying,  God  be 
merciful  to  me  a  sinner !  I  tell  you,  this 
man  wrent  down  to  his  house  justified 
rather  than  the  other :  for  every  one  that 
exalteth  himself  shall  be  abased;  and  he 
that  humbleth  himself  shall  be  exalted. 


Sty  (iltMlftl)  Stmoat)  after  £ rinttp. 

THE    COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who 
art  always  more  ready  to  hear  than 
we  to  pray,  and  art  wTont  to  give  more 
than  either  we  desire  or  deserve;  Pour 
down  upon  us  the  abundance  of  .thy 
mercy;  forgiving  us  those  things  whereof 
our  conscience  is  afraid,  and  giving  us 
those  good  things  Avhich  we  are  not  wor- 
thy to  ask,  but  through  the  merits  and 
264~ 


THE  TWELFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

mediation  of  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son,  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.       2  Cor '.  tti,  4. 

SUCH  trust  have  we  through  Christ  to 
Godward :  not  that  we  are  sufficient  of 
ourselves  to  think  any  thing  as  of  our- 
selves; but  our  sufficiency  is  of  God. 
Who  also  hath  made  us  able  ministers 
of  the  XewT  Testament ;  not  of  the  letter, 
but  of  the  spirit:  for  the  letter  killeth, 
but  the  'spirit  giveth  life.  But  if  the 
ministration  of  death,  written  and  en- 
graven in  stones,  was  glorious,  so  that 
the  children  of  Israel  could  not  stead- 
fastly behold  the  face  of  Moses  for  the 
glory  of  his  countenance,  which  glory 
was  to  be  done  away;  how  shall  not  the 
ministration  of  the  spirit  be  rather  glori- 
ous? For  if  the  ministration  of  condem- 
nation be  glory,  much  more  doth  the 
ministration  of  righteousness  exceed  in 
glory. 

the  gospel.     St.  Mark  vii,  31. 

JESUS,  departing  from  the  coasts  of 
Tyre  and  Sidon,  came  unto  the  Sea  of 
Galilee,  through  the  midst  of  the  coasts 
of  Decapolis.  And  they  bring  unto  him 
one  that  was  deaf,  and  had  an  impediment 
in  his  speech:  and  they  beseech  him  to 
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THE  THIRTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

put  his  hand  upon  him.  And  he  took 
him  aside  from  the  multitude,  and  put  his 
fingers  into  his  ears,  and  he  spit,  and 
touched  his  tongue ;  and  looking  up  to 
heaven,  he  sighed,  and  saith  unto  him, 
Ejihphatha,  that  is,  Be  opened.  And 
straightway  his  ears  were  opened,  and  the 
string  of  his  tongue  was  loosed,  and  he 
spake  plain.  And  he  charged  them  that 
they  should  tell  no  man :  but  the  more  he 
charged  them,  so  much  the  more  a  great 
deal  they  published  it ;  and  wefe  beyond 
measure  astonished,  saying,  He  hath  done 
all  things  well ;  he  maketh  both  the  deaf 
to  hear,  and  the  dumb  to  speak. 


$l)£  (Jl)trtoxtl)  Sunftctt)  after  Srtnitn. 

THE    COLLECT. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  merciful  God,  of  whose 
A.  only  gift  it  cometh  that  thy  faithful 
people  do  unto  thee  true  and  laudable 
service ;  Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that  we 
may  so  faithfully  serve  thee  in  this  life, 
that  we  fail  not  finally  to  attain  thy  heav- 
enly promises  ;  through  the  merits  of  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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THE  THIRTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

THE  EPISTLE.      Gal.  iii,  16. 

TO  Abraham  and  his  seed  were  the  pro- 
mises made.  He  saith  not,  And  to 
seeds,  as  of  many ;  but  as  of  one,  And  to 
thy  seed,  which  is  Christ.  And  this  I 
say,  That  the  covenant,  that  was  confirmed 
before  of  God  in  Christ,  the  Law,  which 
was  four  hundred  and  thirty  years  after, 
cannot  disannul,  that  it  should  make  the 
promise  of  none  effect.  For  if  the  in- 
heritance be  of  the  Law,  it  is  no  more  of 
promise  ;  but  God  gave  it  to  Abraham  by 
promise.  Wherefore  then  serveth  the 
Law?  It  was  added  because  of  trans- 
gressions, till  the  seed  should  come  to 
whom  the  promise  was  made  ;  and  it  was 
ordained  by  angels  in  the  hand  of  a  medi- 
ator. Now  a  mediator  is  not  a  mediator 
of  one  ;  but  God  is  one.  Is  the  Law  then 
against  the  promises  of  God  ?  God  for- 
bid: for  if  there  had  been  a  law  given 
which  could  have  given  life,  verily  right- 
eousness should  have  been  by  the  Law. 
But  the  Scripture  hath  concluded  all 
under  sin,  that  the  promise  by  faith  of 
Jesus  Christ  might  be  given  to  them  that 
believe. 

the  gospel.     St.  Lake  x,  23. 

BLESSED  are  the  eyes  which  see  the 
things  that  ye  see.     For  I  tell  you, 
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THE  THIRTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

that  many  prophets  and  kings  have  de- 
sired to  see  those  things  which  ye  see, 
and  have  not  seen  them :  and  to  hear 
those  things  which  ye  hear,  and  have  not 
heard  them.  And  behold,  a  certain  Law- 
yer stood  up,  and  tempted  him,  saying, 
Master,  what  shall  I  do  to  inherit  eternal 
life  ?  He  said  unto  him,  What  is  written 
in  the  Law?  how  readest  thou  ?  And  he 
answering  said,  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord 
thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all 
thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  strength,  and 
with  all  thy  mind ;  and  thy  neighbor  as 
thyself.  And  he  said  unto  him,  Thou  hast 
answered  right:  this  do,  and  thou  shalt 
live.  But  he,  willing  to  justify  himself, 
said  unto  Jesus,  And  who  is  my  neigh- 
bor ?  And  Jesus  answering  said,  A  cer- 
tain man  went  down  from  Jerusalem  to 
Jericho,  and  fell  among  thieves,  which 
stripped  him  of  his  raiment,  and  wounded 
him,  and  departed,  leaving  him  half  dead. 
And  by  chance  there  came  down  a  certain 
Priest  that  way ;  and  when  he  saw  him, 
he  passed  by  on  the  other  side.  And  like- 
wise a  Levite,  when  he  was  at  the  place, 
came  and  looked  on  him,  and  passed  by  on 
the  other  side.  But  a  certain  Samaritan, 
as  he  journeyed,  came  where  he  was  ; 
and  when  he  saw  him,  he  had  compassion 
on  him,  and  went  to  him,  and  bound  up  his 
268 


THE  FOURTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

wounds,  pouring  in  oil  and  wine,  and  set 
him  on  his  own  beast,  and  brought  him  to 
an  inn,  and  took  care  of  him.  And  on  the 
morrow,  when  he  departed,  he  took  out 
two  pence,  and  gave  them  to  the  host, 
and  said  unto  him,  Take  care  of  him;  and 
whatsoever  thou  spendest  more,  when  I 
come  again,  I  will  repay  thee.  Which 
now  of  these  three,  thinkest  thou,  was 
neighbor  unto  him  that  fell  among  the 
thieves?  And  he  said,  He  that  showed 
mercy  on  him.  Then  said  Jesus  unto 
him,  Go,  and  do  thou  likewise. 


®l)e  Jomtentl)  Sunuctt)  after  Srinttt). 

THE    COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  give 
unto  us  the  increase  of  faith,  hope, 
and  charity;  and,  that  we  may  obtain  that 
which  thou  dost  promise,  make  us  to  love 
that  which  thou  dost  command ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.       Gal.  V,  16. 

I  SAY  then,  Walk  in  the  Spirit,  and  ye 
shall  not  fulfill  the  lust  of  the  flesh. 
For  the  flesh  lusteth  against  the  Spirit, 
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THE  FOURTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

and  the  Spirit  against  the  flesh :  and  these 
are  contrary  the  one  to  the  other;  so  that 
ye  cannot  do  the  things  that  ye  would. 
But  if  ye  be  led  by  the  Spirit,  ye  are  not 
under  the  Law.  Xow  the  works  of  the 
flesh  are  manifest,  which  are  these ;  adul- 
tery, fornication,  uncleanness,  lascivious- 
ness,  idolatry,  witchcraft,  hatred,  variance, 
emulations,  wTrath,  strife,  seditions,  here- 
sies, envyings,  murders,  drunkenness, 
revellings,  and  such  like :  of  the  which  I 
tell  you  before,  as  I  have  also  told  you  in 
time  past,  that  they  who  do  such  things 
shall  not  inherit  the  Kingdom  of  God. 
But  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy, 
peace,  long-suffering,  gentleness,  good- 
ness, faith,  meekness,  temperance:  against 
such  there  is  no  law.  And  they  that  are 
Christ's  have  crucified  the  flesh,  with  the 
affections  and  lusts. 

the  gospel.     St.  Luke  xvii,  11. 

A  WD  it  came  to  pass,  as  Jesus  went  to 
Jerusalem,  that  he  passed  through 
the  midst  of  Samaria  and  Galilee.  And 
as  he  entered  into  a  certain  village,  there 
met  him  ten  men  that  were  lepers,  which 
stood  afar  off.  And  they  lifted  up  their 
voices,  and  said,  Jesus,  Master,  have 
mercy  on  us.  And  when  he  saw  them, 
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THE  FIFTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

he  said  unto  them,  Go  show  yourselves 
unto  the  Priests.  And  it  came  to  pass, 
that,  as  they  went,  they  were  cleansed. 
And  one  of  them,  when  he  saw  that  he 
was  healed,  turned  back,  and  with  a  loud 
voice  glorified  God,  and  fell  down  on  his 
face  at  his  feet,  giving  him  thanks ;  and 
he  was  a  Samaritan.  And  Jesus  answer- 
ing said,  AVere  there  not  ten  cleansed? 
but  where  are  the  nine  ?  There  are  not 
found  that  returned  to  give  glory  to  God, 
save  this  stranger.  And  he  said  unto  him, 
Arise,  go  thy  way,  thy  faith  hath  made 
thee  whole. 


Sty  .ftftatl)  Simitar)  after  (Erinttt). 

THE    COLLECT. 

KEEP,  we  beseech  thee,  0  Lord,  thy 
Church  with  thy  perpetual  mercy; 
and,  because  the  frailty  of  man  without 
thee  cannot  but  fall,  keep  us  ever  by  thy 
help  from  all  things  hurtful,  and  lead  us 
to  all  things  profitable  to  our  salvation ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Am 

THE  EPISTLE.       Gal.  VI,  11. 

YE  see  how  large  a  letter  I  have  written 
unto  you  with  mine  own  hand.     As 
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THE  FIFTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

many  as  desire  to  make  a  fair  show  in  the 
flesh,  they  constrain  you  to  be  circum- 
cised; only  lest  they  should  suffer  perse- 
cution for  the  cross  of  Christ.  For  neither 
they  themselves  who  are  circumcised  keep 
the  Law ;  but  desire  to  have  you  circum- 
cised, that  they  may  glory  in  your  flesh. 
But  God  forbid  that  I  should  glory,  save 
in  the  cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by 
whom  the  world  is  crucified  unto  me,  and 
I  unto  the  world.  For  in  Christ  Jesus 
neither  circumcision  avail eth  any  thing, 
nor  uncircumcision,  but  a  new  creature. 
And  as  many  as  walk  according  to  this 
rule,  peace  be  on  them,  and  mercy,  and 
upon  the  Israel  of  God.  From  henceforth 
let  no  man  trouble  me ;  for  I  bear  in  my 
body  the  marks  of  the  Lord  Jesus. 
Brethren,  the  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  be  with  your  spirit.     Amen. 

the  gospel.     St  Matt  vi,  24. 

\[0  man  can  serve  two  masters :  for 
Li  either  he  will  hate  the  one,  and  love 
\he  other;  or  else  he  will  hold  to  the  one, 
and  despise  the  other.  Ye  cannot  serve 
God  and  mammon.  Therefore  I  say  unto 
you,  Take  no  thought  for  your  life,  what 
ye  shall  eat,  or  what  ye  shall  drink ;  nor 
yet  for  your  body,  what  ye  shall  put  on. 
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THE  FIFTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Is  not  the  life  more  than  meat,  and  the 
body  than  raiment?  Behold  the  fowls 
of  the  air :  for  they  sow  not,  neither  do 
they  reap,  nor  gather  into  barns;  vet 
your  heavenly  Father  feedeth  them.  Are 
ye  not  much  better  than  they  ?  Which  of 
you  by  taking  thought  can  add  one  cubit 
unto  his  stature?  And  why  take  ye 
thought  for  raiment  ?  Consider  the  lilies 
of  the  field,  how  they  grow  ;  they  toil  not, 
neither  do  they  spin :  and  yet  I  say  unto 
you,  That  even  Solomon  in  all  his  glory 
was  not  arrayed  like  one  of  these.  Where- 
fore, if  God  so  clothe  the  grass  of  the 
field,  which  to-day  is,  and  to-morrow  is 
cast  into  the  oven,  shall  he  not  much 
more  clothe  you,  O  ye  of  little  faith? 
Therefore  take  no  thought,  saving,  \Vhat 
shall  we  eat?  or,  What  shall  we  drink? 
or,  \V~herewithal  shall  we  be  clothed?  (for 
after  all  these  things  do  the  Gentiles 
seek;)  for  your  heavenly  Father  knoweth 
that  ye  have  need  of  all  these  things. 
But  seek  ye  first  the  Kingdom  of  God, 
and  his  righteousness ;  and  all  these 
things  shall  be  added  unto  you.  Take 
therefore  no  thought  for  the  morrow;  for 
the  morrow  si  1  all  take  thought  for  the 
things  of  itself.  Surlicient  unto  the  daj 
is  the  evil  thereof. 


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$H)t  Sutontl)  Stmtrat)  after  (Sxtratg. 

THE    COLLECT. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee,  let  thy  con- 
tinual pity  cleanse  and  defend  thy 
Church ;  and,  because  it  cannot  continue 
in  safety  without  thy  succor,  preserve  it 
evermore  by  thy  help  and  goodness; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.     Eph.  ill,  13. 

I  DESIRE  that  ye  faint  not  at  my  tribu- 
lations for  you,  which  is  your  glory. 
For  this  cause  I  bow  my  knees  unto  the 
Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  of 
whom  the  whole  family  in  heaven  and 
earth  is  named,  that  he  would  grant  you, 
according  to  the  riches  of  his  glory,  to  be 
strengthened  with  might  by  his  Spirit  in 
the  inner  man  ;  that  Christ  may  dwell  in 
your  hearts  by  faith ;  that  ye,  being 
rooted  and  grounded  in  love,  may  be  able 
to  comprehend,  with  all  saints,  what  is 
the  breadth,  and  length,  and  depth,  and 
height;  and  to  know  the  love  of  Christ, 
which  passeth  knowledge,  that  ye  might 
be  tilled  with  all  the  fulness  of  God.  ]STow 
unto  him  that  is  able  to  do  exceeding 
abundantly  above  all  that  we  ask  or 
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THE    SIXTEENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

think,  according  to  the  power  that  work- 
eth  in  us,  unto  Him  be  glory  in  the 
Church,  by  Christ  Jesus,  throughout  all 
ages,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

the  gospel.      St.  Luke  yii,  11. 

AOTD  it  came  to  pass  the  day  after,  that 
Jesus  went  into  a  city  called  Xain; 
and  many  of  his  disciples  went  with  him, 
and  much  people.  HSTow  when  he  came 
nigh  to  the  gate  of  the  city,  behold,  there 
was  a  dead  man  carried  out,  the  only  son 
of  his  mother,  and  she  was  a  widow ;  and 
much  people  of  the  city  was  with  her. 
And  when  the  Lord  saw  her,  he  had 
compassion  on  her,  and  said  unto  her, 
Weep  not.  And  he  came  and  touched 
the  bier ;  and  they  that  bare  him  stood 
still.  And  he  said,  Young  man,  I  say 
unto  thee,  Arise.  And  he  that  was  dead 
sat  up,  and  began  to  speak;  and  he  de- 
livered him  to  his  mother.  And  there 
came  a  fear  on  all,  and  they  glorified  God, 
saying,  That  a  great  Prophet  is  risen  up 
among  us ;  and,  That  God  hath  visited 
his  people.  And  this  rumor  of  him  went 
forth  throughout  all  Judea,  and  through- 
out all  the  region  round  about. 


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THE   SEVENTEENTH   SUNDAY  AFTER   TRINITY. 

&l)t  Qmnkmll)  Sunoag  after  Siimttj. 

THE    COLLECT. 

LORD,  we  pray  thee,  that  thy  grace  may 
always  prevent  and  follow  us,  and 
make  us  continually  to  be  given  to  all 
good  works;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 


i 


the  epistle.     E}jhes.  iv,  1. 

THEREFORE,  the  prisoner  of  the 
Lord,  beseech  you  that  ye  walk  worthy 
of  the  vocation  wherewith  ye  are  called, 
with  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  with 
long-suffering,  forbearing  one  another  in 
love  ;  endeavoring  to  keep  the  unity  of 
the  Spirit  m  the  bond  of  peace.  There  is 
one  body,  and  one  Spirit,  even  as  ye  are 
called  in  one  hope  of  your  calling ;  one 
Lord,  one  faith,  one  baptism,  one  God 
and  Father  of  all,  who  is  above  all,  and 
through  all,  and  in  you  all. 

the  gospel.     St.  Luke  xiv,  1. 

IT  came  to  pass,  as  Jesus  went  into  the 
house  of  one  of  the  chief  Pharisees  to 
eat  bread  on  the  sabbath-day,  that  they 
watched  him.     And  behold,  there  was  a 
certain  man   before  him   which  had  the 
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THE   SEVENTEENTH    SUNDAY  AFTER    TRINITY. 

dropsy.  And  Jesus  answering,  spake 
unto  the  Lawyers  and  Pharisees,  saying, 
Is  it  lawful  to  heal  on  the  sabbath-day  ? 
And  they  held  their  peace.  And  he  took 
him,  and  healed  him,  and  let  him  go ; 
and  answered  them,  saying,  Which  of  you 
shall  have  an  ass  or  an  ox  fallen  into  a  pit, 
and  will  not  straightway  pull  him  out  on 
the  sabbath-day?  And  they  could  not 
answer  him  again  to  these  things.  And 
he  put  forth  a  parable  to  those  which 
were  bidden,  when  he  marked  how  they 
chose  out  the  chief  rooms  ;  saying  unto 
them,  When  thou  art  bidden  of  any  man 
to  a  wedding,  sit  not  down  in  the  highest 
room ;  lest  a  more  honorable  man  than 
thou  be  bidden  of  him ;  and  he  that  bade 
thee  and  him  come  and  say  to  thee,  Give 
this  man  place;  and  thou  begin  with 
shame  to  take  the  lowest  room.  But 
when  thou  art  bidden,  go  and  sit  down  in 
the  lowest  room ;  that  when  he  that  bade 
thee  cometh,  he  may  say  unto  thee,  Friend, 
go  up  higher :  then  shalt  thou  have  wor- 
ship in  the  presence  of  them  that  sit  at 
meat  with  thee.  For  whosoever  exalteth 
himself  shall  be  abased ;  and  he  that 
humbleth  himself  shall  be  exalted. 


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THE    EIGHTEENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

®I)e  (ffigfjtentf)  Suntrag  after  (Bxtnitg. 

THE    COLLECT. 

LOKD,  we  beseech  thee,  grant  thy  people 
grace  to  withstand  the  temptations  of 
the  world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil ;  and 
with  pure  hearts  and  minds  to  follow  thee, 
the  only  God ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.       1    Cor.  i,  4. 

ITHAXK  my  God  always  on  your  be- 
half, for  the  grace  of  God  which  is 
given  you  by  Jesus  Christ ;  that  in  every 
thing  ye  are  enriched  by  him,  in  all  utter- 
ance, and  in  all  knowledge  ;  even  as  the 
testimony  of  Christ  was  confirmed  in  you; 
so  that  ye  come  behind  in  no  gift ;  wait- 
ing for  the  coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  shall  also  confirm  you  unto 
the  end,  that  ye  may  be  blameless  in  the 
day  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

the  gospel.      St.  Matt,  xxii,  34. 

WHEN  the  Pharisees  had  heard  that 
Jesus    had   put  the     Sadducees   to 
silence,    they    were    gathered    together. 
Then  one  of  them,  which  was  a  Lawyer, 
asked  him  a  question,  tempting  him,  and 
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THE    NINETEENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

saving,  Master,  winch  is  the  great  com- 
mandment in  the  Law  ?  Jesus  said  unto 
him,  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God 
with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thv  soul, 
and  with  all  thy  mind.  This  is  the  first 
and  great  commandment.  And  the  sec- 
ond is  like  unto  it,  Thou  shalt  love  thy 
neighbor  as  thyself.  On  these  two  com- 
mandments hang  all  the  Law  and  the 
Prophets.  While  the  Pharisees  were 
gathered  together,  Jesus  asked  them,  say- 
ing, What  think  ye  of  Christ  ?  whose  son 
is  he  ?  They  say  unto  him,  The  son  of 
David.  He  saith  unto  them,  How  then 
doth  David  in  spirit  call  him  Lord,  saying, 
The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  on 
my  right  hand,  till  I  make  thine  enemies 
thy  footstool?  If  David  then  call  him 
Lord,  how  is  he  his  son  ?  And  no  man 
was  able  to  answer  him  a  word,  neither 
durst  any  man,  from  that  day  forth,  ask 
him  any  more  questions. 


£l)e  Jimetmitl)  Stmtrcip  after  Srinttg. 

THE    COLLECT. 

OGOD,  forasmuch  as  without  thee  we 
are  not  able  to  please  thee ;  Mercifully 
grant  that  thv  Holv  Spirit  may   in   all 
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THE    NINETEENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    TRINITY. 

things  direct  and  rule  our  hearts;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen, 


the  epistle.     Ephes.  iv,  17. 

THIS  I  say  therefore,  and  testify  in  the 
Lord,  that  ye  henceforth  walk  not  as 
other  Gentiles  walk,  in  the  vanity  of  their 
mind,  having  the  understanding  darkened, 
being  alienated  from  the  life  of  God 
through  the  ignorance  that  is  in  them, 
because  of  the  blindness  of  their  heart : 
who  being  past  feeling  have  given  them- 
selves over  unto  lasciviousness,  to  work 
all  unclean ness  with  greediness.  But  ye 
have  not  so  learned  Christ ;  if  so  be  that 
ye  have  heard  him,  and  have  been  taught 
by  him,  as  the  truth  is  in  Jesus :  that  ye 
put  off  concerning  the  former  conversation 
the  old  man,  which  is  corrupt  according 
to  the  deceitful  lusts ;  and  be  renewed  in 
the  spirit  of  your  mind ;  and  that  ye  put 
on  the  new  man,  which  after  God  is 
created  in  righteousness  and  true  holiness. 
Wherefore  putting  away  lying,  speak 
every  man  truth  with  his  neighbor:  for 
we  are  members  one  of  another.  Be  ye 
angry,  and  sin  not :  let  not  the  sun  go 
down  upon  your  wrath ;  neither  give 
place  to  the  devil.  Let  him  that  stole 
steal  no  more ;  but  rather  let  him  labor, 
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THE    NINETEENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

working  with  his  hands  the  thing  which 
is  good,  that  he  may  have  to  give  to  him 
that  needeth.  Let  no  corrupt  communi- 
cation proceed  out  of  your  mouth,  hut 
that  which  is  good  to  the  use  of  edifying, 
that  it  may  minister  grace  unto  the  hearers. 
And  grieve  not  the  Holy  Spirit  of  God, 
whereby  ye  are  sealed  unto  the  day  of  re- 
demption. Let  all  bitterness,  and  wrath, 
and  anger,  and  clamor,  and  evil  speaking, 
be  put  away  from  you,  with  all  malice : 
and  be  ye  kind  one  to  another,  tender- 
hearted, forgiving  one  another,  even  as 
God  for  Christ's  sake  hath  forgiven  you. 

THE    GOSPEL.       St  Matt.  IX,  1. 

JESUS  entered  into  a  ship,  and  passed 
over,  and  came  into  his  own  city.  And 
behold,  they  brought  to  him  a  man  sick 
of  the  palsy,  lying  on  a  bed  :  and  Jesus, 
seeing  their  faith,  said  unto  the  sick  of  the 
palsy,  Son,  be  of  good  cheer;  thy  sins  be 
forgiven  thee.  And  behold,  certain  of  the 
Scribes  said  within  themselves,  This  man 
blasphemeth.  And  Jesus,  knowing  their 
thoughts,  said,  Wherefore  think  ye  evil  in 
your  hearts  ?  For  whether  is  it  easier  to 
say,  Thy  sins  be  forgiven  thee  ;  or  to  say, 
Arise,  and  walk  ?  But  that  ye  may  know 
that  the  Son  of  Man  hath  power  on  earth 
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THE    TWENTIETH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

to  forgive  sins,  (then  saith  lie  to  the  sick 
of  the  palsy,)  Arise,  take  up  thy  bed,  and 
go  unto  thine  house.  And  he  arose,  and 
departed  to  his  house.  But  when  the 
multitude  saw  it,  they  marvelled,  and 
glorified  God,  which  had  given  such 
power  unto  men. 


$l)£  (Ltumtktl)  Sunto}]  after  STrimtg. 

THE  COLLECT. 

0  ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God, 
of  thy  bountiful  goodness  keep  us,  we 
beseech  thee,  from  all  things  that  may 
hurt  us;  that  we,  being  ready  both  in 
body  and  soul,  may  cheerfully  accomplish 
those  things  which  thou  commandest; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

the  epistle.     Ephes.  v,  15. 

SEE  then  that  ye  walk  circumspectly, 
not  as  fools,  but  as  wise,  redeeming  the 
time,  because  the  days  are  evil.  Where- 
fore be  ye  not  unwuse,  but  understanding 
what  the  will  of  the  Lord  is.  And  be 
not  drunk  with  wine,  wherein  is  excess ; 
but  be  rilled  with  the  Spirit ;  speaking  to 
yourselves  in  psalms  and  hymns  and 
spiritual  songs,  singing  and  making 
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THE    TWENTIETH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

melody  in  your  heart  to  the  Lord  ;  giving 
thanks  always  for  all  things  unto  God  and 
the  Father,  in   the   xTame   of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ;  submitting  yourselves  on 
to  another  in  the  fear  of  God. 

the  gospel.     St  Matt  xxii,  1. 

JESUS  said,  The  Kingdom  of  Heaven  is 
like  unto  a  certain  king,  which  made 
a  marriage  for  his  son,  and  sent  forth  his 
servants  to  call  them  that  were  bidden  to 
the  wedding ;  and  they  would  not  come. 
Again,  he  sent  forth  other  servants,  say- 
ing, Tell  them  which  are  bidden,  Behold, 
I  have  prepared  my  dinner ;  my  oxen  and 
my  fatlings  are  killed,  and  all  things  are 
ready :  come  unto  the  marriage.  But 
they  made  light  of  it,  and  went  their 
ways,  one  to  his  farm,  another  to  his 
merchandise :  and  the  remnant  took  his 
servants,  and  entreated  them  spitefully, 
and  slew  them.  But  when  the  king  heard 
thereof,  he  was  wroth ;  and  he  sent  forth 
his  armies,  and  destroyed  those  murderers, 
and  burned  up  their  city.  Then  saith  he 
to  his  servants,  The  wedding  is  ready,  but 
they  which  were  bidden  were  not  worthy. 
Go  ye  therefore  into  the  highways,  and 
as  many  as  ye  shall  find,  bid  to  the  mar- 
riage. So  those  servants  went  out  into 
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THE  TWENTY-FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

the  highways,  and  gathered  together  all 
I  as  many  as  they  found,  both  bad  and 
good ;  and  the  wedding  was  furnished 
with  guests.  And  when  the  king  came 
in  to  see  the  guests,  he  saw  there  a  man 
which  had  not  on  a  wedding-garment : 
,  and  he  saith  unto  him,  Friend,  how  earnest 
thou  in  hither  not  having  a  wedding- 
garment?  And  he  was  speechless.  Then 
said  the  king  to  the  servants,  Bind  him 
hand  and  foot,  and  take  him  away,  and 
cast  him  into  outer  darkness ;  there  shall 
be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.  For 
many  are  called,  but  few  are  chosen. 


£l)e  (tents -first  Sunuau  aftrr  Sunttp. 

THE    COLLECT. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee,  merciful  Lord, 
to  thy  faithful  people  pardon  and  peace, 
that  they  may  be  cleansed  from  all  their 
sins,  and  serve  thee  with  a  quiet  mind; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

THE   EPISTLE.       EpJlCS.  vi,  10. 

MY  brethren,  be  strong  in  the  Lord,  and 
in  the  power  of  his  might.      Put  on 
the  wdiole  armor  of  God,  that  ye  may  be 
able   to  stand   against   the  wiles  of    the 
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THE  TWENTY-FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER'  TRINITY. 

devil.  For  we  wrestle  not  against  flesh 
and  blood,  but  against  principalities, 
against  powers,  against  the  rulers  of  the 
darkness  of  this  world,  against  spirit- 
ual wickedness  in  high  places.  Where- 
fore take  unto  you  the  whole  armor  of 
God,  that  ye  may  be  able  to  withstand  in 
the  evil  day,  and  having  done  all,  to 
stand.  Stand  therefore,  having  your 
loins  girt  about  with  truth;  and  having 
on  the  breastplate  of  righteousness  ;  and 
your  feet  shod  w^ith  the  preparation  of 
the  Gospel  of  peace;  above  all,  taking 
the  shield  of  faith,  wherewith  ye  shall  be 
able  to  quench  all  the  fiery  darts  of  the 
wicked.  And  take  the  helmet  of  salva- 
tion, and  the  sword  of  the  Spirit,  which 
is  the  AVord  of  God ;  praying  always  with 
all  prayer  and  supplication  in  the  Spirit, 
and  watching  thereunto  with  all  perse- 
verance and  supplication  for  all  saints; 
and  for  me,  that  utterance  may  be  given 
unto  me,  that  I  may  open  my  mouth 
boldly,  to  make  known  the  mystery  of 
the  Gospel,  for  which  I  am  an  ambassa- 
dor in  bonds ;  that  therein  I  may  speak 
boldly,  as  I  ought  to  speak. 

the  gospel.     St.  John  iv,  46. 

THERE  was  a  certain  nobleman,  whose 
son  was  sick  at  Capernaum.     AVhen 
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THE  TWENTY-SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

he  heard  that  Jesus  was  come  out  of  Judea 
into  Galilee,  he  went  unto  him,  and  be- 
sought him  that  he  would  come  down 
and  heal  his  son ;  for  he  was  at  the  point 
of  death.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him, 
Except  ye  see  signs  and  wonders,  ye  will 
not  believe.  The  nobleman  saith  unto 
him,  Sir,  come  down  ere  my  child  die. 
Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Go  thy  way;  thy 
son  liveth.  And  the  man  believed  the 
word  that  Jesus  had  spoken  unto  him, 
and  he  went  his  way.  And  as  he  was 
now  going  down,  his  servants  met  him,  and 
told  him,  saying,  Thy  son  liveth.  Then 
inquired  he  of  them  the  hour  when  he 
began  to  amend.  And  they  said  unto 
him,  Yesterday,  at  the  seventh  hour,  the 
fever  left  him.  So  the  father  knew  that 
it  was  at  the  same  hour  in  the  which 
Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thy  son  liveth ;  and 
himself  believed,  and  his  whole  house. 
This  is  again  the  second  miracle  that 
Jesus  did,  when  he  was  come  out  of 
Judea  into  Galilee. 


®l)e  Sromttj-secono  S  unbar)  after  Srtnttt). 

THE    COLLECT. 

LORD,   we   beseech   thee   to  keep   thy 
household    the   Church   in   continual 

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THE  TWENTY-SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

godliness ;  that  through  thy  protection  it 
may  be  free  from  all  adversities,  and  de- 
voutly given  to  serve  thee  in  good  works, 
to  the  glory  of  thy  Xame;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.       Phil,  i,  3. 

I  THANK  my  God  upon  every  remem- 
brance of  you,  (always  in  every  prayer 
of  mine  for  you  all  making  request  with 
joy,)  for  your  fellowship  in  the  Gospel 
from  the  first  day  until  now ;  being  confi- 
dent of  this  very  thing,  that  he  which 
hath  begun  a  good  work  in  you  will  per- 
form it  until  the  day  of  Jesus  Christ : 
even  as  it  is  meet  for  me  to  think  this  of 
you  all,  because  I  have  you  in  my  heart: 
inasmuch  as  both  in  my  bonds,  and  in  the 
defence  and  confirmation  of  the  Gospel, 
ye  all  are  partakers  of  my  grace.  For 
God  is  my  record,  how  greatly  I  long 
after  you  all  in  the  bowels  of  Jesus 
Christ.  And  this  I  pray,  that  your  love 
may  abound  yet  more  and  more  in  knowl- 
edge and  in  all  judgment;  that  ye  may 
approve  things  that  are  excellent ;  that  ye 
may  be  sincere  and  without  offence  till 
the  day  of  Christ;  being  filled  with  the 
fruits  of  righteousness,  which  are  by 
Jesus  Christ,  unto  the  glory  and  praise  of 
God. 

287 


THE  TWENTY-SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

the  gospel.     St  Matt,  xviii,  21. 

PETER  said  unto  Jesus,  Lord,  how  oft 
shall  my  brother  sin  against  me,  and  I 
forgive  him?  till  seven  times?  Jesus 
saith  unto  him,  I  say  not  unto  thee,  Until 
seven  times;  but,  Until  seventy  times 
seven.  Therefore  is  the  Kingdom  of 
Heaven  likened  unto  a  certain  king  which 
would  take  account  of  his  servants.  And 
wThen  he  had  begun  to  reckon,  one  was 
brought  unto  him,  wmich  owed  him  ten 
thousand  talents.  But  forasmuch  as  he 
had  not  to  pay,  his  lord  commanded  him 
to  be  sold,  and  his  wife  and  children,  and 
all  that  he  had,  and  payment  to  be  made. 
The  servant  therefore  fell  down  and  wor- 
shipped him,  saving,  Lord,  have  patience 
with  me,  and  I  will  pay  thee  all.  Then 
the  lord  of  that  servant  was  moved  with 
compassion,  and  loosed  him,  and  forgave 
him  the  debt.  But  the  same  servant  went 
out,  and  found  one  of  his  fellow-servants, 
which  owed  him  an  hundred  pence :  and 
he  laid  hands  on  him,  and  took  him  by 
the  throat,  saying,  Pay  me  that  thou 
owest.  And  his  fellow-servant  fell  down 
at  his  feet,  and  besought  him,  sayingr 
Have  patience  with  me,  and  I  will  pay 
thee  all.  And  he  wTould  not;  but  went 
and  cast  him  into  prison,  till  he  should 
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THE  TWENTY-THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

pay  the  debt.  So  when  his  fellow-servants 
saw  what  was  done,  they  were  very  sorry, 
and  came  and  told  unto  their  lord  all  that 
was  done.  Then  his  lord,  after  that  he 
had  called  him,  said  unto  him,  0  thou 
wicked  servant,  I  forgave  thee  all  that 
debt,  because  thou  desiredst  jne :  shouldest 
not  thou  also  have  had  compassion  on  thy 
fellow-servant,  even  as  I  had  pity  on  thee  ? 
And  his  lord  was  wrroth,  and  delivered 
him  to  the  tormentors,  till  he  should  pay 
all  that  was  due  unto  him.  So  likewise 
shall  my  heavenly  Father  do  also  unto 
you,  if  ye  from  your  hearts  forgive  not 
every  one  his  brother  their  trespasses. 


QII)£  SruentrMl)trb  Suni»an  afar  Srtnttt). 

THE  COLLECT. 

OGOD,  our  refuge  and  strength,  who 
art  the  author  of  all  godliness;  Be 
ready,  we  beseech  thee,  to  hear  the  de- 
vout prayers  of  thy  Church ;  and  grant 
that  those  things  which  we  ask  faithfully 
we  may  obtain  effectually;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

the  epistle.    Phil,  iii,  17. 

BRETHREN,  be  followers  together  of 
me,  and  mark  them  wThich  walk  so  as 
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THE  TWENTY-THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

ye  have  us  for  an  ensample.  (For  many 
walk,  of  whom  I  have  told  you  often,  and 
now  tell  you  even  weeping,  that  they  are 
the  enemies  of  the  cross  of  Christ ;  whose 
end  is  destruction,  whose  God  is  their 
belly,  and  whose  glory  is  in  their  shame, 
who  mind  earthly  things.)  For  our  con- 
versation is  in.heaven  ;  from  whence  also 
we  look  for  the  Saviour,  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ :  who  shall  change  our  vile  body, 
that  it  may  be  fashioned  like  unto  his  glo- 
rious body,  according  to  the  working 
whereby  he  is  able  even  to  subdue  all 
things  unto  himself. 

the  gospel.     St  Matt,  xxii,  15. 

THEN  went  the  Pharisees,  and  took 
counsel  how  they  might  entangle  him 
in  his  talk.  And  they  sent  out  unto  him 
their  disciples,  with  the  Herodians,  say- 
ing, Master,  we  know  that  thou  art  true, 
and  teachest  the  way  of  God  in  truth, 
neither  carest  thou  for  any  man :  for  thou 
regardest  not  the  person  of  men.  Tell  us 
therefore,  what  thinkest  thou  ?  Is  it  law- 
ful to  give  tribute  to  Caesar,  or  not  ?  But 
Jesus  perceived  their  wickedness,  and 
said,  "Why  tempt  ye  me,  ye  hypocrites? 
Show  me  the  tribute-money.  And  they 
brought  unto  him  a  penny.  And  he  saith 
290 


THE  TWENTY-FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

unto  them,  Whose  is  this  image  and  su- 
perscription ?  They  say  unto  him  Cae- 
sar's. Then  saith  he  unto  them,  Render 
therefore  unto  Caesar  the  things  which 
are  Caesar's;  and  unto  God  the  things 
that  are  God's.  When  they  had  heard 
these  words,  they  marvelled,  and  left  him, 
and  wrent  their  wray. 


(%  atuentfl-fburtl)  Sunoctp  after  ffirinttg. 

THE    COLLECT. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee,  absolve  thy 
people  from  their  offences;  that 
through  thy  bountiful  goodness  wTe  may 
all  be  delivered  from  the  bands  of  those 
sins,  wThich  by  our  frailty  wTe  have  com- 
mitted. Grant  this,  0  heavenly  Father, 
for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  our  blessed  Lord 
and  Saviour.     Amen. 

THE    EPISTLE.     Col.  i,  3. 

WfE  give  thanks  to  God  and  the  Father 
VV  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  praying 
always  for  you,  since  we  heard  of  your 
faith  in  Christ  Jesus,  and  of  the  love 
which  ye  have  to  all  the  saints,  for  the 
hope  which  is  laid  up  for  you  in  heaven, 
291 


THE  TWENTY-FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

whereof  ye  heard  before  in  the  word  of 
the  truth  of  the  Gospel :  which  is  come 
unto  you,  as  it  is  in  all  the  world;  and 
bringeth  forth  fruit,  as  it  doth  also  in  you, 
since  the  day  ye  heard  of  it,  and  knew 
the  grace  of  God  in  truth.  As  ye  also 
learned  of  Epaphras,  our  dear  fellow- 
servant,  Avho  is  for  you  a  faithful  minister 
of  Christ ;  who  also  declared  unto  us 
your  love  in  the  Spirit.  For  this  cause 
we  also,  since  the  day  we  heard  it,  do  not 
cease  to  pray  for  you,  and  to  desire  that 
ye  might  be  filled  with  the  knowledge  of 
his  wrill  in  all  wisdom  and  spiritual  under- 
standing ;  that  ye  might  walk  worthy  of 
the  Lord  unto  all  pleasing,  being  fruitful 
in  every  ^ood  work,  and  increasing  in  the 
knowledge  of  God ;  strengthened  with  all 
might,  according  to  his  glorious  power, 
unto  all  patience  and  long-suffering  with 
joy  fulness;  giving  thanks  unto  the  Father, 
which  hath  made  us  meet  to  be  partakers 
of  the  inheritance  of  the  saints  in  li^lit. 


-& 


THE  gospel.     St  Matt,  ix,  18. 

WHILE  Jesus  spake  these  things  unto 
John's  disciples,  behold,  there  came 
a  certain  ruler,  and  worshipped  him,  say- 
ing, My  daughter  is  even  now  dead :  but 
come  and  lay  thy  hand  upon  her,  and  she 
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THE  TWENTY-FIFTH   SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

shall  live.  And  Jesus  arose,  and  followed 
him,  and  so  did  his  disciples.  (And  be- 
hold, a  woman  which  was  diseased  with 
an  issue  of  blood  twrelve  years,  came  be- 
hind him,  and  touched  the  hem  of  his 
garment.  For  she  said  within  herself,  If 
I  may  but  touch  his  garment,  I  shall  be 
whole.  But  Jesus  turned  him  about,  and 
when  he  saw  her,  he  said,  Daughter,  be 
of  good  comfort;  thy  faith  hath  made 
thee  whole.  And  the  woman  was  made 
whole  from  that  hour.)  And  when  Jesus 
came  into  the  ruler's  house,  and  saw  the 
minstrels  and  the  people  making  a  noise, 
he  said  unto  them,  Give  place;  for  the 
maid  is  not  dead,  but  sleepeth.  And  they 
laughed  him  to  scorn.  But  when  the 
people  were  put  forth,  he  went  in,  and 
took  her  by  the  hand,  and  the  maid  arose. 
And  the  fame  hereof  went  abroad  into  all 
that  land. 

(Sty  StDmtD-fiftl)  Stmftat]  after  Srtnttp. 

THE    COLLECT. 

STIR  up,  w^e  beseech  thee,  0  Lord,  the 
wills  of  thy  faithful  people ;  that  they, 
plenteously  bringing  forth  the  fruit  of 
good  wrorks,  may  by  thee  be  plenteously 
rewarded ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

25*  293 


THE  TWENTY-FIFTH    SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

for  the  epistle.     Jer.  xxiii,  5. 

BEHOLD,  the  days  come,  saith  the 
Lord,  that  I  will  raise  unto  David  a 
righteous  Branch,  and  a  King  shall  reign 
and  prosper,  and  shall  execute  judgment 
and  justice  in  the  earth.  In  his  days 
Judah  shall  be  saved,  and  Israel  shall 
dwell  safely:  and  this  is  his  Xame 
whereby  he  shall  be  called,  THE  LORD 
OUR  RIGHTEOUSNESS.  Therefore, 
behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord, 
that  they  shall  no  more  say,  The  Lord 
liveth,  which  brought  up  the  children  of 
Israel  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt ;  but,  The 
Lord  liveth,  which  brought  up  and  which 
led  the  seed  of  the  house  of  Israel  out  of 
the  north-country,  and  from  all  countries 
whither  I  had  driven  them ;  and  they 
shall  dwell  in  their  own  land. 

the  gospel.     St.  John  vi,  5. 

WHEN  JESUS  then  lifted  up  his  eyes, 
and  saw  a  great  company  come  unto 
him,  he  saith  unto  Philip,  Whence  shall 
we  buy  bread,  that  these  may  eat  ?  (And 
this  he  said  to  prove  him  :  for  he  himself 
knew  what  he  would  do.)  Philip  an- 
swered him,  Two  hundred  pennyworth 
of  bread  is  not  sufficient  for  them,  that 
every  one  of  them  may  take  a  little.  One 
of  his  disciples,  Andrew,  Simon  Peter's 
294 


THE  TWENTY-FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

brother,  saith  unto  him,  There  is  a  lad 
here,  which  hath  five  barley-loaves,  and 
two  small  fishes ;  but  what  are  they 
among  so  many  ?  And  Jesus  said,  Make 
the  men  sit  clown.  Xow  there  was  much 
grass  in  the  place.  So  the  men  sat  down, 
in  number  about  five  thousand.  And 
Jesus  took  the  loaves ;  and  when  he  had 
given  thanks,  he  distributed  to  the  dis- 
ciples, and  the  disciples  to  them  that  Avere 
set  down ;  and  likewise  of  the  fishes,  as 
much  as  they  would.  When  they  were 
filled,  he  said  unto  his  disciples,  Gather 
up  the  fragments  that  remain,  that  noth- 
ing be  lost.  Therefore  they  gathered 
them  together,  and  filled  twelve  baskets 
with  the  fragments  of  the  five  barley- 
loaves,  which  remained  over  and  above 
unto  them  that  had  eaten.  Then  those 
men,  when  they  had  seen  the  miracle 
that  Jesus  did,  said,  This  is  of  a  truth 
that  Prophet  that  should  come  into  the 
wTorld. 


If  there  be  any  more  Sundays  before  Advent 
Sunday,  the  service  of  some  of  those  Sundays 
that  were  omitted  after  the  Epiphany  may  be 
taken  in  to  supply  so  many  as  are  here  wanting. 
And  if  there  be  fewer,  the  overplus  maybe  omit- 
ted :  Provided  that  this  last  Collect,  Epistle,  and 
Gospel  shall  be  used  upon  the  Sunday  next 
before  Advent. 

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Daj  1.  THE   PSALTER. 

THE    PSALTER:* 

SELECTED    FROM    THE 

PSALMS  OF  DAVID. 


THE    FIRST   DAY. 

Morning  JJrcroer. 
From  Psalms  1,  4,  5. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that  hath  not 
walked  in  the  counsel  of  the  ungodly, 
nor  stood  in  the  way  of  sinners,  and  hath 
not  sat  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the 
Lord ;  and  in  his  law  will  he  exercise 
himself  day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by 
the  water  side,  that  will  bring  forth  his 
fruit  in  due  season. 

His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither:  and 
look,  whatsoever  he  doeth,  it  shall  pros- 
per. 

*From  the  "  Prayer  Book  of  1785,"  repointed  to  cor- 
respond with  the  sources  from  which  it  was  compiled. 

296 


THE   PSALTER.  Day  1. 

The  ungodly  are  not  so ;  but  are  like 
the  chaff,  which  the  wind  driveth  away. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand 
in  the  judgment,  nor  sinners  in  the  con- 
gregation of  the  righteous. 

But  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the 
righteous ;  and  the  way  of  the  ungodly 
shall  perish. 

Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not;  commune 
with  your  own  heart,  and  in  your  chamber, 
and  be  still. 

Offer  the  sacrifice  of  righteousness,  and 
put  your  trust  in  the  Lord. 

There  be  many  that  say,  Who  will  shew 
us  any  good  ? 

Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  coun- 
tenance upon  us. 

I  will  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  take 
my  rest;  for  it  is  thou,  Lord,  only,  that 
makest  me  dwell  in  safety. 

Give  ear  to  my  words,  0  Lord  :  con- 
sider my  meditation. 

O  hearken  thou  unto  the  voice  of  my 
calling,  my  King,  and  my  God :  for  unto 
thee  will  I  make  my  prayer. 

My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  betimes,  0 
Lord ;  early  in  the  morning  will  I  direct 
my  prayer  unto  thee,  and  will  look  up. 

For  thou  art  the  God  that  hast  no  plea- 
sure  in   wickedness ;    neither  shall   any 
evil  dwell  with  thee. 
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Day  1.  THE    PSALTER. 

Such  as  be  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  thy 
sight ;  for  thou  hatest  all  them  that  work 
vanity. 

Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak 
leasing:  the  Lord  will  abhor  both  the 
blood-thirsty  and  deceitful  man. 

But  as  for  me,  I  will  come  into  thine 
house,  even  upon  the  multitude  of  thy 
mercy :  and  in  thy  fear  will  I  worship 
toward  thy  holy  temple. 

Lead  me,  0  Lord,  in  thy  righteousness ; 
make  thy  way  plain  before  my  face. 

And  let  all  them  that  put  their  trust  in 
thee  rejoice  :  they  shall  ever  be  giving  of 
thanks,  because  thou  defendest  them; 
they  that  love  thy  Name  shall  be  joyful  in 
thee; 

For  thou,  Lord,  wilt  bless  the  righteous ; 
with  favor  wilt  thou  compass  him  as  with 
a  shield. 


(Shining  $3rctttfr. 

From  Psalms  6,  7,  8,  9. 

OLOED,  rebuke  me  not  in  thine  indig- 
nation, neither  chasten  me  in  thy  dis- 
pleasure. 

Turn   thee,  0   Lord,  and   deliver   my 
soul ;  0  save  me  for  thy  mercies'  sake. 
298 


THE   PSALTER.  Day  1. 

Away  from  me,  all  ye  that  work  vanity; 
for  the  Lord  hath  heard  the  voice  of  my 
weeping. 

The  Lord  hath  heard  my  petition ;  the 
Lord  will  receive  my  prayer. 

I  will  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  ac- 
cording to  his  righteousness ;  and  I  will 
praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord  most  High. 

O  Lord,  our  Governor,  how  excellent 
is  thy  Name  in  all  the  world;  thou  that 
hast  set  thy  glory  above  the  heavens ! 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  very  babes  and 
sucklings  hast  thou  ordained  strength, 
because  of  thine  enemies;  that  thou 
mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

For  I  will  consider  thy  heavens,  even 
the  works  of  thy  fingers;  the  moon  and 
the  stars  which  thou  hast  ordained. 

"What  is  man  that  thou  art  mindful  of 
him  ?  and  the  son  of  man  that  thou  visit- 
est  him? 

Thou  madest  him  lower  than  the  angels, 
to  crown  him  with  glory  and  worship. 

Thou  makest  him  to  have  dominion  of 
the  works  of  thy  hands;  and  thou  hast 
put  all  things  in  subjection  under  his  feet; 

All  sheep  and  oxen ;  yea,  and  the  beasts 
of  the  field; 

The  fowls  of  the  air,  and  the  fishes  of  the 
sea;  and  whatsoever  walketh  through  the 
paths  of  the  seas. 

299 


Day  1.  THE    PSALTER. 

0  Lord,  our  Governor,  how  excellent 
is  thy  Name  in  all  the  world ! 

1  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord, 
with  my  whole  heart;  I  will  speak  of  all 
thy  marvellous  works. 

I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thee;  yea, 
my  songs  will  I  make  of  thy  Name,  0 
thou  most  High. 

For  thou  hast  maintained  my  right, 
and  my  cause;  thou  art  set  in  the  throne 
that  j  uclgest  right. 

The  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever;  he 
hath  also  prepared  his  seat  for  judg- 
ment, 

For  he  shall  judge  the  world  in  right- 
eousness; and  minister  true  judgment 
unto  the  people. 

The  Lord  also  will  be  a  defence  for  the 
oppressed,  even  a  refuge  in  due  time  of 
trouble. 

And  they  that  know  thy  Name  will 
put  their  trust  in  thee;  for  thou,  Lord, 
hast  never  failed  them  that  seek  thee. 

O  praise  the  Lord  which  dwelleth  in 
Sion;  shew  the  people  of  his  doings. 

For  when  he  maketh  inquisition  for 
blood,  he  remembereth  them;  and  for- 
getteth  not  the  complaint  of  the  poor. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  0  Lord;  thou 
that  liftest  me  up  from  the  gates  of  death. 

That  I  may  shew  all  thy  praises  within 
300 


THE    PSALTER.  D.1Y  2. 

the  ports  of  the  daughter  of  Sion:  I  will 
rejoice  in  thy  salvation. 

The  Lord  is  known  to  execute  judg- 
ment; the  ungodly  is  trapped  in  the  work 
of  his  own  hands. 

The  wicked  shall  be  turned  into  hell, 
and  all  the  people  that  forget  Grod. 

For  the  poor  shall  not  always  be  forgot- 
ten ;  the  patient  abiding  of  the  meek  shall 
not  perish  for  ever. 


THE    SECOND    DAY. 

fflornmg  flrctmr. 
From  Psalms  10,  11. 

11HE  ungodly  for  his  own  lust  doth  per- 
.  secute  the  poor :  let  them  be  taken  in 
the  crafty  wiliness  that  they  have  im- 
agined. 

For  the  ungodly  hath  made  boast  of 
his  own  heart's  desire,  and  speaketh  good 
of  the  covetous,  whom  God  abhorreth. 

The  ungodly  is  so  proud,  that  he  careth 
not  for  G-od,  neither  is  Grod  in  all  his 
thoughts. 

His  ways  are  always  grievous;  thy 
judgments  are  far  above  out  of  his  sight, 
and  therefore  defieth  he  all  his  enemies. 

He  hath  said  in  his  heart,  I  shall  not  be 
moved,  for  I  shall  never  be  in  adversity. 
26  301 


Day  2.  the  psalter. 

His  mouth  is  full  of  cursing,  deceit  and 
fraud;  under  his  tongue  is  ungodliness 
and  vanity. 

He  hath  said  in  his  heart,  God  hath 
forgotten;  he  hideth  his  face,  he  will 
never  see  it. 

Arise,  0  Lord,  0  God  lift  up  thine 
hand;  forget  not  the  humble. 

Wherefore  doth  the  wicked  contemn 
God?  he  hath  said  in  his  heart,  thou  wilt 
not  require  it. 

Surely  thou  hast  seen  it;  for  thou 
beholdest  ungodliness  and  wrong. 

That  thou  mayest  take  the  matter  into 
thy  hand:  the  poor  committeth  himself 
unto  thee;  for  thou  art  the  helper  of  the 
friendless. 

Lord,  thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of 
the  poor ;  thou  preparest  their  heart,  and 
thine  ear  hearkeneth  thereto; 

To  help  the  fatherless  and  poor  unto 
their  right,  that  the  man  of  the  earth  be 
no  more  exalted  against  them. 

In  the  Lord  put  I  my  trust;  how  say 
ye  to  my  soul,  Flee  as  a  bird  to  your 
mountain  ? 

For  lo,  the  wicked  bend  their  bow,  they 
make  ready  their  arrow  upon  the  string, 
that  they  may  privily  shoot  at  the  upright 
in  heart. 


302 


the  psalter.  Day  2. 

If  the  foundations  be  destroyed,  what 
can  the  righteous  do? 

The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple;  the 
Lord's  throne  is  in  heaven. 

His  eyes  behold;  his  eyelids  try  the 
children  of  men. 

The  Lord  trieth  the  righteous :  but  the 
wicked,  and  him  that  loveth  violence,  his 
soul  hateth. 

Upon  the  wicked  be  shall  rain  snares, 
fire  and  brimstone,  and  an  horrible  tem- 
pest: this  shall  be  the  portion  of  their 
cup. 

For  the  righteous  Lord  loveth  right- 
eousness; his  countenance  doth  behold 
the  upright. 

(fowling  flrana:. 
From  Psalms  12,  13,  14. 

HELP,  Lord,  for  the  godly  man  ceaseth; 
for  the  faithful  fail  from  among  the 
children  of  men. 

They  talk  of  vanity  every  one  with  his 
neighbor;  they  do  bnt  flatter  with  their 
lips,  and  dissemble  in  their  double  heart. 
The  Lord  shall  root  out  all  deceitful 
lips,  and  the  tongue  that  speaketh  proud 
things. 

Which  have  said,  With  our  tongue  will 
303 


Day  2.  THE    PSALTER. 

we  prevail;  we  are  they  that  ought  to 
speak  :  who  is  Lord  over  us  ? 

Now  for  the  comfortless  troubles  sake 
of  the  needy,  and  because  of  the  deep 
sighing  of  the  poor ; 

I  will  up,  sauh  the  Lord ;  and  will  help 
every  one  from  him  that  swelleth  against 
him,  and  will  set  him  at  rest. 

The  words  of  the  Lord  are  pure  words, 
even  as  the  silver,  which  from  the  earth 
is  tried,  and  purified  seven  times  in  the 
fire. 

Thou  shalt  keep  them,  0  Lord;  thou 
shaft  preserve  them  from  this  generation 
for  ever. 

The  wicked  walk  on  every  side  :  when 
the  vilest  men  are  exalted. 

The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart,  There 
is  no  God. 

They  are  corrupt,  and  become  abomi- 
nable in  their  doings ;  there  is  none  that 
doeth  good,  no  not  one. 

The  Lord  looked  down  from  heaven 
upon  the  children  of  men,  to  see  if  there 
were  any  that  would  understand,  and  seek 
after  God : 

But  they  are  all  gone  out  of  the  way, 
they  are  altogether  become  abominable; 
there  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no  not 
one. 

Their  throat  is  an  open  sepulchre  ;  with 
304 


the  psalter.  Day  3. 

their  tongues  have  they  deceived:  the 
poison  of  asps  is  under  their  lips. 

Their  mouth  is  full  of  cursing  and 
bitterness ;  their  feet  are  swift  to  shed 
blood. 

Destruction  and  unhappiness  is  in  their 
ways,  and  the  way  of  peace  have  they  not 
known  ;  there  is  no  fear  of  God  before 
their  eyes. 

Have  they  no  knowledge,  that  they  are 
all  such  workers  of  mischief,  eating  up 
my  people  as  it  were  bread,  and  call  not 
upon  the  Lord  ? 

There  were  they  brought  in  great  fear, 
even  where  no  fear  was ;  for  God  is  in  the 
generation  of  the  righteous. 

As  for  you,  ye  have  made  a  mock  at  the 
counsel  of  the  poor ;  because  he  putteth 
his  trust  in  the  Lord. 

"Who  shall  give  salvation  unto  Israel 
out  of  Sion?  Wrhen  the  Lord  turneth 
the  captivity  of  his  people,  then  shall 
Jacob  rejoice,  and  Israel  shall  be  glad. 


THE   THIRD    DAY. 

Morning  ftramr. 

From  Psalms  15,  16,  17. 

ORD,  who  shall  dwell  in  thy  tabernacle? 
^     or  who  shall  rest  upon  thy  holy  hill? 
26*  305 


Day  3.  the  psalter. 

Even  he  that  leadeth  an  uncorrupt  life, 
and  doeth  the  thing  which  is  right,  and 
speaketh  the  truth  from  his  heart. 

He  that  hath  used  no  deceit  in  his 
tongue,  nor  done  evil  to  his  neighbor,  and 
hath  not  slandered  his  neighbor. 

He  that  setteth  not  by  himself,  but  is 
lowly  in  his  own  eyes,  and  maketh  much 
of  them  that  fear  the  Lord. 

He  that  sweareth  unto  his  neighbor, 
and  disappointeth  him  not,  though  it 
were  to  his  own  hindrance. 

He  that  hath  not  given  his  money 
upon  usury,  nor  taken  reward  against 
the  innocent. 

Whoso  doeth  these  things  shall  never 
fall. 

Preserve  me,  0  God ;  for  in  thee  have 
I  put  my  trust. 

O  my  soul,  thou  hast  said  unto  the 
Lord,  Thou  art  my  Lord;  my  goodness 
extendeth  not  to  thee ; 

But  to  the  saints  that  are  in  the  earth, 
and  to  the  excellent,  in  whom  is  all  my 
delight. 

But  they  that  run  after  another  god 
shall  have  great  trouble. 

Their  drink-offerings  of  blood  will  I 
not  offer,  neither  make  mention  of  their 
names  within  my  lips. 

The  Lord  himself  is  the  portion  of 
306 


the  psalter.  Day  3. 

mine  inheritance,  and  of  my  cup ;  thou 
shalt  maintain  my  lot. 

The  lot  is  fallen  unto  me  in  a  fair 
ground ;  yea,  I  have  a  goodly  heritage. 

I  will  bless  the  Lord  who  hath  given 
me  counsel ;  my  reins  also  instruct  me 
in  the  night-season. 

I  have  set  God  always  before  me ;  for 
he  is  on  my  right  hand,  therefore  I  shall 
not  fall. 

Wherefore  my  heart  was  glad,  and  my 
glory  rejoiced:  my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in 
hope. 

For  why  ?  thou  shalt  not  leave  my  soul 
in  hell ;  neither  shalt  thou  suffer  thy  Holy 
One  to  see  corruption. 

Thou  shalt  show  me  the  path  of  life : 
in  thy  presence  is  the  fulness  of  joy,  and 
at  thy  right  hand  there  is  pleasure  for 
evermore. 

Hear  the  right,  0  Lord,  consider  my 
complaint,  and  hearken  unto  my  prayer, 
that  goeth  not  out  of  feigned  lips. 

Let  my  sentence  come  forth  from  thy 
presence;  and  let  thine  eyes  look  upon 
the  thing  that  is  equal. 

Thou  hast  proved,  and  visited  mine 
heart  in  the  night-season ;  thou  hast  tried 
me,  and  shalt  find  no  wickedness  in  me ; 
for  I  am  utterly  purposed  that  my  mouth 
shall  not  offend. 

307 


Day  3.  the  psalter. 

Because  of  men's  works  that  are  done 
against  the  words  of  thy  lips,  I  have  kept 
me  from  the  ways  of  the  destroyer. 

0  hold  thou  up  my  goings  in  thy  paths, 
that  my  footsteps  slip  not. 

1  have  called  upon  thee,  0  God,  for  thou 
shalt  hear  me :  incline  thine  ear  to  me, 
and  hearken  unto  my  words. 

Show  thy  marvellous  loving  kindness, 
thou  that  art  the  Saviour  of  them  which 
put  their  trust  in  thee,  from  such  as  resist 
thy  right  hand. 

Keep  me  as  the  apple  of  an  eye;  hide 
me  under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

I  will  behold  thy  presence  in  righteous- 
ness; and  when  I  awake  up  after  thy 
likeness,  I  shall  be  satisfied  with  it. 


(finning  ftrager. 
From  Psalm  18. 

I  WILL  love  thee,  O  Lord,  my  strength; 
the  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  my  fortress, 
and  my  deliverer;  my  God,  my  strength, 
in  whom  I  will  trust;  my  buckler,  and 
the  horn  of  my  salvation,  and  my  high 
tower. 

I  will  call  upon  the  Lord,  which  is 
worthy  to  be  praised;  so  shall  I  be  safe 
from  mine  enemies. 

308 


the  psalter.  Day  3. 

The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me, 
and  the  floods  of  ungodly  men  made  me 
afraid. 

The  sorrows  of  hell  compassed  me 
about;  the  snares  of  death  prevented  me. 

In  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  the  Lord, 
and  complain  unto  my  God: 

So  shall  he  hear  my  voice  out  of  his 
holy  temple,  and  my  complaint  shall  come 
before  him;  it  shall  enter  even  into  his 
ears. 

The  earth  trembled  and  quaked,  the 
very  foundations  also  of  the  hills  shook, 
and  were  removed,  because  he  was  wroth. 

There  went  a  smoke  out  in  his  presence, 
and  a  consuming  fire  out  of  his  mouth,  so 
that  coals  were  kindled  at  it. 

He  bowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came 
down,  and  it  was  dark  under  his  feet. 

He  rode  upon  the  Cherubim,  and  did 
fly ;  he  came  flying  upon  the  wings  of  the 
wind. 

He  made  darkness  his  secret  place,  his 
pavilion  round  about  him  with  dark 
water,  and  thick  clouds  to  cover  him. 

At  the  brightness  of  his  presence  his 
clouds  removed;  hailstones  and  coals  of 
fire. 

The  Lord  also  thundered  out  of  heaven, 
and  the  Highest  gave  his  thunder;   hail- 
stones and  coals  of  fire. 
309 


Day  3.  the  psalter. 

He  sent  out  his  arrows,  and  scattered 
them;  he  cast  forth  lightnings,  and  de- 
stroyed them. 

The  springs  of  waters  were  seen,  and 
the  foundations  of  the  round  world  were 
discovered  at  thy  chiding,  0  Lord,  at  the 
blasting  of  the  breath  of  thy  displeasure. 

He  shall  send  down  from  on  high  to 
fetch  me,  and  shall  take  me  out  of  many 
waters. 

He  shall  deliver  me  from  my  strongest 
enemy,  and  from  them  which  hate  me; 
for  they  are  too  mighty  for  me. 

They  prevented  me  in  the  day  of  my 
trouble ;    but  the  Lord  was  my  upholder. 

He  brought  me  forth  also  into  a  place 
of  liberty;  he  brought  me  forth,  even  be- 
cause he  had  a  favor  unto  me. 

The  Lord  shall  reward  me  after  my 
righteous  dealing,  according  to  the  clean- 
ness of  my  hands  shall  he  recompense  me. 

Because  I  have  kept  the  ways  of  the 
Lord,  and  have  not  forsaken  my  God,  as 
the  wicked  doeth. 

For  I  have  an  eye  unto  all  his  laws,  and 
will  not  cast  out  his  commandments  from 
me. 

I  was  also  uncorrupt  before  him,  and 
eschewed  mine  own  wickedness. 

Therefore  shall  the  Lord  reward  me 
after  my  righteous  dealing,  and  according 
310 


the  psalter.  Day  4. 

unto  the  cleanness  of  my  hands  in  his 
eye-sight. 

With  the  merciful  thou  wilt  show  thy- 
self merciful,  with  an  upright  man  thou 
shalt  show  thyself  upright. 

AVith  the  pure  thou  wilt  show  thyself 
pure,  and  with  the  fro  ward  thou  wilt  show 
thyself  froward. 

For  thou  shalt  save  the  people  that  are 
in  adversity,  and  shalt  bring  down  the 
high  looks  of  the  proud. 

Thou  also  shalt  light  my  candle;  the 
Lord  my  God  shall  make  my  darkness  to 
be  light. 

The  way  of  God  is  an  undefiled  way ; 
the  word  of  the  Lord  also  is  tried  in  the 
fire :  he  is  the  defender  of  all  them  that 
put  their  trust  in  him. 

For  who  is  God,  but  the  Lord?  or  who 
hath  any  strength,  except  our  God? 


THE   FOURTH   DAT. 

fHorntng  flratier. 
From  Psalms  19,  20,  21. 

THE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God ; 
and  the  firmament  showeth  his  handy 
work. 

311 


Day  4.  the  psalter. 

Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech;  and 
night  unto  night  showeth  knowledge. 

There  is  no  speech  nor  language,  where 
their  voice  is  not  heard. 

Their  sound  is  gone  out  into  all  lands ; 
and  their  words  into  the  ends  of  the  world. 

In  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the 
sun ;  which  cometh  forth  as  a  bridegroom 
out  of  his  chamber,  and  rejoiceth  as  a 
giant  to  run  his  course. 

His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the 
heaven,  and  his  circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it ; 
and  there  is  nothing  hid  from  the  heat 
thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  an  undefiled  law, 
converting  the  soul ;  the  testimony  of  the 
Lord  is  sure,  and  giveth  wisdom  unto  the 
simple. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  and 
rejoice  the  heart;  the  commandment  of 
the  Lord  is  pure,  and  giveth  light  unto 
the  eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  and  en- 
dureth  forever;  the  judgments  of  the  Lord 
are  true,  and  righteous  altogether. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold, 
yea,  than  much  fine  gold;  sweeter  also 
than  honey,  and  the  honey-comb. 

Moreover,  by  them  is  thy  servant  taught; 
and  in  keeping  of  them  there  is  great  re- 
ward. 

312 


the  psalter.  Day  4. 

WTio  can  tell  how  oft  lie  offendeth  ?  0 
cleanse  thou  me  from  my  secret  faults. 

Keep  thy  servant  also  from  presumptu- 
ous sins,  lest  they  get  the  dominion  over 
me ;  so  shall  I  be  upright,  and  I  shall  be 
innocent  from  much  transgression. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the 
meditation  of  my  heart,  be  alway  accept- 
able in  thy  sight,  0  Lord,  my  strength, 
and  my  redeemer. 

The  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of 
trouble ;  the  name  of  the  God  of  Jacob 
defend  thee  : 

Send  thee  help  from  the  sanctuary,  and 
strengthen  thee  out  of  Sion : 

Remember  all  thy  offerings,  and  accept 
thy  burnt-sacrifice : 

Grant  thee  thy  heart's  desire,  and  fulfil 
all  thy  mind. 

We  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation,  and 
triumph  in  the  Xame  of  the  Lord  our 
God  :  the  Lord  perform  all  thy  petitions. 

Now  know  I,  that  the  Lord  helpeth  his 
Anointed,  and  will  hear  him  from  his  holy 
heaven,  even  with  the  wholesome  strength 
of  his  right  hand. 

Some  put  their  trust  in  chariots,  and 
some  in  horses ;  but  we  will  remember 
the  Xame  of  the  Lord  our  God. 

They  are   brought  down,  and  fallen  ; 
but  we  are  risen  and  stand  upright. 
27  313 


Day  4.  the  psalter. 

Save,  Lord ;  and  hear  us,  0  King  of 
heaven,  when  we  call  upon  thee. 

Be  thou  exalted,  Lord,  in  thine  own 
strength ;  so  will  we  sing,  and  praise  thy 
power. 

(footing  JJramr. 
From  Psalms  22,  23,  24. 

1VV  ILL   declare   thy    Name   unto   my 
brethren,  in  the  midst  of  the  congrega- 
tion will  I  praise  thee. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  that  fear  him  : 
magnify  him,  all  ye  of  the  seed  of  Jacob ; 
and  fear  him,  all  ye  seed  of  Israel. 

For  he  hath  not  despised  nor  abhorred 
the  low  estate  of  the  poor;  he  hath  not 
hid  his  face  from  him ;  but  when  he  called 
unto  him,  he  heard  him. 

My  praise  is  of  thee  in  the  great  con- 
gregation ;  my  vows  will  I  perform  in  the 
sight  of  them  that  fear  him. 

The  poor  shall  eat,  and  be  satisfied; 
they  that  seek  after  the  Lord,  shall  praise 
him ;  your  heart  shall  live  for  ever. 

All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remem- 
ber themselves,  and  be  turned  unto  the 
Lord ;  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations 
shall  worship  before  him. 

For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord's,  and  he 
is  the  Governor  among  the  people. 
314 


the  psalter.  Day  4. 

All  they  that  be  fat  upon  earth  shall 
eat,  and  worship. 

All  they  that  go  down  to  the  dust  shall 
bow  before  him;  and  none  can  keep  alive 
his  own  soul. 

A  seed  shall  serve  him :  it  shall  be 
counted  to  the  Lord  for  a  generation. 

They  shall  come,  and  shall  declare  his 
righteousness  unto  a  people  that  shall  be 
bom,  that  he  hath  done  this. 

The  Lord  is  my  shepherd ;  therefore 
can  I  lack  nothing. 

He  shall  feed  me  in  a  green  pasture, 
and  lead  me  forth  beside  the  waters  of 
comfort. 

He  shall  convert  mv  soul,  and  brin^  me 
forth  in  the  paths  of  righteousness  for  his 
Name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley 
of  the  shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil; 
for  thou  art  with  me ;  thy  rod  and  thy 
staff  comfort  me. 

Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in 
the  presence  of  mine  enemies :  thou 
anointest  my  head  with  oil ;  my  cup  run- 
neth over. 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  fol- 
low me  all  the  days  of  my  life ;  and  I 
w  ill  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for 
ever. 

The  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  all  that 
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therein  is ;  the  compass  of  the  world,  and 
they  that  dwell  therein. 

For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas, 
and  prepared  it  upon  the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the 
Lord  ?  or  who  shall  rise  up  in  his  holy 
place  ? 

Even  he  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a 
pure  heart ;  and  that  hath  not  lift  up  his 
mind  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  to  deceive 
his  neighbor. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the 
Lord,  and  righteousness  from  the  God  of 
his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  them  that 
seek  him;  even  of  them  that  seek  thy 
face,  0  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates;  and 
be  ye  lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors;  and 
the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory?  it  is  the 
Lord  strong  and  mighty,  even  the  Lord 
mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates;  and  be 
ye  lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors;  and  the 
King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  even  the 
Lord  of  hosts,  he  is  the  king  of  glory. 


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THE   FIFTH   DAY. 

Jitormng  {Jrctwr. 

From  Psalms  25,  26. 

UNTO  thee,  0  Lord,  will  I  lift  up  my 
soul ;  my  God,  I  have  put  my  trust 
in  thee:  0  let  me  not  be  confounded, 
neither  let  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me. 

For  all  they  that  hope  in  thee  shall  not 
be  ashamed;  but  such  as  transgress  with- 
out  a  cause  shall  be  put  to  confusion. 

Show  me  thy  ways,  0  Lord,  and  teach 
me  thy  paths. 

Lead  me  forth  in  thy  truth,  and  learn 
me :  for  thou  art  the  God  of  my  salvation; 
in  thee  hath  been  my  hope  all  the  day 
long. 

Call  to  remembrance,  O  Lord,  thy  ten- 
der mercies,  and  thy  loving  kindness, 
which  have  been  ever  of  old. 

O  remember  not  the  sins  and  offences 
of  my  youth ;  but  according  to  thy  mercy 
think  thou  upon  me,  0  Lord,  for  thy 
goodness. 

Gracious  and  righteous  is  the  Lord; 
therefore  will  he  teach  sinners  in  the  way. 

Them  that  are  meek,  shall  he  guide  in 
judgment;  and  such  as  are  gentle,  them 
shall  he  learn  his  way. 

All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy 
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and  truth,  unto  such  as  keep  his  cove- 
nant, and  his  testimonies. 

For  thy  Name's  sake,  0  Lord,  he  merci- 
ful unto  my  sin;  for  it  is  great. 

What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord? 
him  shall  he  teach  in  the  way  that  he 
shall  choose. 

His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease,  and  his 
seed  shall  inherit  the  land. 

The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  among  them 
that  fear  him ;  and  he  will  show  them  his 
covenant. 

Mine  eyes  are  ever  looking  unto  the 
Lord,  for  he  shall  pluck  my  feet  out  of 
the  net. 

Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy 
upon  me ;  for  I  am  desolate  and  in  misery. 

The  sorrows  of  my  heart  are  enlarged : 
0  bring  thou  me  out  of  my  troubles. 

Look  upon  my  adversity  and  misery, 
and  forgive  me  all  my  sin. 

0  keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me :  let 
me  not  be  confounded,  for  I  have  put  my 
trust  in  thee. 

Let  integrity  and  uprightness  preserve 
me ;  for  my  hope  hath  been  in  thee. 

Deliver  Israel,  0  God,  out  of  all  his 
troubles. 

Be  thou  my  Judge,  0  Lord,  for  I  have 
walked  innocently:  my  trust  hath  been 
also  in  the  Lord,  therefore  shall  I  not  fall. 
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Examine  me,  0  Lord,  and  prove  me; 
try  out  my  reins,  and  my  heart. 

For  thy  loving  kindness  is  ever  before 
mine  eyes;  and  I  will  walk  in  thy  truth. 

I  have  not  dwelt  with  vain  persons; 
neither  will  I  have  fellowship  with  the 
deceitful. 

I  have  hated  the  congregation  of  the 
wicked;  and  will  not  sit  among  the  un- 
godly. 

I  will  wash  my  hands  in  innocency,  0 
Lord ;  and  so  will  I  go  to  thine  altar ; 

That  I  may  show  the  voice  of  thanks- 
giving, and  tell  of  all  thy  wondrous  works. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of 
thy  house,  and  the  place  where  thine 
honor  dwelleth. 

0  shut  not  up  my  soul  with  the  sinners, 
nor  my  life  with  the  blood-thirsty; 

In  whose  hands  is  mischief,  and  their 
right  hand  is  full  of  bribes. 

But  as  for  me  I  will  walk  innocently  : 
0  deliver  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me. 

My  foot  standeth  right :  I  will  praise 
the  Lord  in  the  congregations. 

(ffDemncj  $3ratm\ 

From  Psalms  27,  28,  29. 

THE  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation; 
whom  then  shall  I  fear?    the  Lord  is 
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the  strength  of  my  life;  of  whom  then 
shall  I  he  afraid  ? 

When  the  wicked,  even  mine  enemies 
and  my  foes,  came  upon  me  to  eat  up  my 
flesh,  they  stumbled  and  fell. 

Though  an  host  of  men  were  laid 
against  me,  yet  shall  not  my  heart  be 
afraid;  and  though  there  rose  up  war 
against  me,  yet  will  I  put  my  trust  in 
him. 

One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord, 
which  I  will  require,  even  that  I  may 
dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all  the 
days  of  my  life,  to  behold  the  fair  beauty 
of  the  Lord,  and  to  visit  his  temple. 

For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide 
me  in  his  pavilion :  yea,  in  the  secret  of 
his  tabernacle  shall  he  hide  me;  he  shall 
set  me  up  upon  a  rock. 

Therefore  will  I  offer  in  his  dwelling  an 
oblation  with  great  gladness :  I  will  sing, 
and  speak  praises  unto  the  Lord. 

Hearken  unto  my  voice,  O  Lord,  when 
I  cry  unto  thee ;  have  mercy  upon  me,  and 
hear  me. 

When  thou  saidst,  Seek  ye  my  face; 
my  heart  hath  said  unto  thee,  Thy  face, 
Lord,  will  I  seek. 

0  hide  not  thou  thy  face  from  me,  nor 
cast  thy  servant  away  in  displeasure. 

Thou  hast  been  my  succor;  leave  me 
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not,  neither  forsake  me,  0  God  of  my  sal- 
vation. 

AVhen  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake 
me,  then  the  Lord  will  take  me  up. 

I  should  utterly  have  fainted,  but  that 
I  believe  verily  to  see  the  goodness  of  the 
Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

0  tarry  thou  the  Lord's  leisure;  be 
strong,  and  he  shall  comfort  thine  heart; 
and  put  thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord. 

Unto  thee  will  I  cry,  0  Lord  my  Rock; 
be  not  silent  to  me :  lest,  if  thou  be  silent 
to  me,  I  become  like  them  that  go  down 
into  the  pit. 

Hear  the  voice  of  my  humble  petitions, 
when  I  cry  unto  thee;  when  I  hold  up 
my  hands  towards  the  mercy-seat  of  thy 
holy  temple. 

0  pluck  me  not  away,  neither  destroy 
me  with  the  ungodly  and  wicked  doers, 
which  speak  friendly  to  their  neighbors, 
but  imagine  mischief  in  their  hearts. 

Praised  be  the  Lord;  for  he  hath  heard 
the  voice  of  my  humble  petitions. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength,  and  my 
shield;  my  heart  hath  trusted  in  him,  and 
I  am  helped;  therefore  my  heart  danceth 
for  joy,  and  in  my  song  will  I  praise  him. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength,  and  he  is  the 
wholesome  defence  of  his  Anointed. 

O  save  thy  people,  and  give  thy  bless- 
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ing  unto  thine  inheritance:  feed  them, 
and  set  them  up  for  ever. 

Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  mighty,  give 
unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 

Give  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his 
I^aine;  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty 
of  holiness. 

It  is  the  Lord  that  commandeth  the 
waters ;  it  is  the  glorious  God  that  maketh 
the  thunder. 

It  is  the  Lord  that  ruleth  the  sea;  the 
voice  of  the  Lord  is  mighty  in  opera- 
tion; the  voice  of  the  Lord  is  a  glorious 
voice. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the 
cedar-trees;  yea,  the  Lord  breaketh  the 
cedars  of  Libanus. 

He  maketh  them  also  to  skip  like  a  calf; 
Libanus  also,  and  Sirion  like  a  young 
unicorn. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  divideth  the 
flames  of  fire;  the  voice  of  the  Lord 
shaketh  the  wilderness;  yea,  the  Lord 
shaketh  the  wilderness  of  Cades. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  maketh  the  hinds 
to  bring  forth  young,  and  discovereth  the 
thick  bushes:  in  his  temple  doth  every 
man  speak  of  his  honor. 

The  Lord  sitteth  above  the  water-flood, 
and  the  Lord  remaineth  a  King  for  ever. 

The  Lord  shall  ^ive  strength  unto  his 
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the  psalter.  Day  6. 

eople;  the  Lord  shall  give  his  people  the 
lessing  of  peace. 


THE   SIXTH   DAY. 

morning  flrawr. 
From  Psalms  30,  31. 

I  WILL  magnify  thee,  0  Lord;  for  thou 
hast  set  me  up,  and  not  made  my  foes 
to  triumph  over  me. 

0  Lord  my  God,  I  cried  unto  thee ;  and 
thou  hast  healed  me. 

0  Lord,  thou  hast  brought  up  my 
soul  from  the  grave:  thou  hast  kept  me 
alive,  that  I  should  not  go  down  to  the 
pit. 

Sing  praises  unto  the  Lord,  0  ye  saints 
of  his;  and  give  thanks  unto  him,  for  a 
remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

For  his  wrath  endureth  but  the  twink- 
ling of  an  eye,  and  in  his  pleasure  is  life; 
heaviness  may  endure  for  a  night,  but  joy 
cometh  in  the  morning. 

And  in  my  prosperity  I  said,  I  shall 
never  be  removed:  thou,  Lord,  of  thy 
goodness,  hast  made  my  hill  so  strong. 

Thou  didst  turn  thy  face  from  me,  and 
I  was  troubled. 

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Then  cried  I  unto  thee,  0  Lord;  and 
gat  me  to  my  Lord  right  humbly. 

What  profit  is  there  in.  my  blood,  when 
I  go  down  to  the  pit? 

Shall  the  dust  give  thanks  unto  thee  'i 
or  shall  it  declare  thy  truth  ? 

Hear,  0  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon 
me  ;   Lord,  be  thou  my  helper. 

Thou  hast  turned  my  heaviness  into 
joy ;  thou  hast  put  off  my  sackcloth,  and 
girded  me  with  gladness : 

Therefore  shall  every  good  man  sing 
of  thy  praise  without  ceasing.  O  my 
God,  I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee  for  ever. 

In  thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust ; 
let  me  never  be  put  to  confusion ;  deliver 
me  in  thy  righteousness. 

Bow  down  thine  ear  to  me ;  make  haste 
to  deliver  me. 

And  be  thou  my  strong  rock,  and  house 
of  defence,  that  thou  mayest  save  me. 

For  thou  art  my  rock,  and  my  fortress : 
therefore  for  thy  Name's  sake  lead  me, 
and  guide  me. 

Into  thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit ; 
for  thou  hast  redeemed  me,  0  Lord,  thou 
God  of  truth. 

I  will  be  glad,  and  rejoice  in  thy 
mercy;  for  thou  hast  considered  my 
trouble,  and  hast  known  my  soul  in  ad- 
versities. 

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Show  thy  servant  the  light  of  thy  coun- 
tenance, and  save  me  for  thy  mercies' 
sake. 

O  how  plentiful  is  thy  goodness,  which 
thou  hast  laid  up  for  them  that  fear  thee, 
and  that  thou  hast  prepared  for  them  that 
put  their  trust  in  thee,  even  before  the 
sons  of  men! 

Thou  shalt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of 
thy  presence  from  the  pride  of  all  men : 
thou  shalt  keep  them  secretly  in  a  pavilion 
from  the  strife  of  tongues. 

Thanks  be  to  the  Lord;  for  he  hath 
showed  me  marvellous  great  kindness  in 
a  strong  city. 

And  when  I  made  haste,  I  said,  I  am 
cast  out  of  the  sight  of  thine  eyes. 

Nevertheless,  thou  heardest  the  voice 
of  my  prayer,  when  I  cried  unto  thee. 

0  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints ;  for 
the  Lord  preserveth  them  that  are  faith- 
ful, and  plenteously  rewardeth  the  proud1 
doer. 

Be  strong,  and  he  shall  establish  your 
heart,  all  ye  that  put  your  trust  in  the 
Lord. 

(Knenmg  Prcmer. 
From  Psalms  82,  33. 

BLESSED  is  he  whose  unrighteousness 
is  forgiven,  and  whose  sin  is  covered. 
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Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the 
Lord  imputeth  no  sin,  and  in  whose  spirit 
there  is  no  guile. 

For  while  I  held  my  tongue,  my  hones 
consumed  away  through  my  daily  com- 
plaining. 

For  thy  hand  is  haavy  upon  me  day 
and  night,  and  my  moisture  is  like  the 
drought  in  summer. 

I  acknowledged  my  sin  unto  thee ;  and 
mine  unrighteousness  have  I  not  hid. 

I  said,  I  will  confess  my  sins  unto  the 
Lord ;  and  so  thou  forgavest  the  wicked- 
ness of  my  sin. 

For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly 
make  his  prayer  unto  thee,  in  a  time 
when  thou  mayest  he  found :  hut  in  the 
great  water-floods  they  shall  not  come 
nigh  him. 

Thou  art  a  place  to  hide  me  in ;  thou 
ohalt  preserve  me  from  trouble;  thou 
shalt  compass  me  about  with  songs  of 
deliverance. 

I  will  inform  thee,  and  teach  thee  in 
the  way  wherein  thou  shalt  go;  and  J 
will  guide  thee  with  mine  eye. 

Be  ye  not  as  the  horse  or  as  the  mule, 
which  have  no  understanding :  whose 
mouth  must  be  held  in  with  bit  and 
bridle,  lest  they  come  near  to  thee. 

Great  plagues  remain  for  the  ungodly ; 
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but  whoso  putteth  his  trust  in  the  Lord, 
mercy  embraceth  him  on  every  side. 

Be  glad,  0  ye  righteous,  and  rejoice  in 
the  Lord;  and  be  joyful,  all  ye  that  are 
true  of  heart. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  0  ye  righteous; 
for  it  becometh  well  the  just  to  be  thank- 
ful. 

Praise  the  Lord  with  harp ;  sing  praises 
unto  him  with  the  lute,  and  instrument 
of  ten  strings. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  play 
skillfully  with  a  loud  noise. 

For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  true ;  and 
all  his  works  are  faithful. 

He  loveth  righteousness  and  judg- 
ment; the  earth  is  full  of  the  goodness 
of  the  Lord. 

By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the 
heavens  made ;  and  all  the  hosts  of  them 
by  the  breath  of  his  mouth. 

He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea 
together,  as  it  were  upon  an  heap;  and 
layeth  up  the  deep,  as  in  a  treasure- 
house. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  :  stand 
in  awe  of  him,  all  ye  that  dwell  in  the 
world ; 

For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done;  he 
commanded,  and  it  stood  fast. 

The  Lord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the 
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heathen  to  nought,  and  maketli  the  de- 
vices of  the  people  to  be  of  none  effect, 
and  casteth  out  the  counsels  of  princes. 

The  counsel  of  the  Lord  shall  endure 
for  ever,  and  the  thoughts  of  his  heart 
from  generation  to  generation. 

Blessed  are  the  people  whose  God  is 
the  Lord  Jehovah;  and  blessed  are  the 
folk  that  he  hath  chosen  to  him,  to  be  his 
inheritance. 

The  Lord  looked  down  from  heaven, 
and  beheld  all  the  children  of  men ;  from 
the  habitation  of  his  dwelling,  he  con- 
sidered all  them  that  dwell  on  the  earth. 

He  fashioneth  all  the  hearts  of  them, 
and  understandeth  all  their  works. 

There  is  no  king  that  can  be  saved  by 
the  multitude  of  an  host ;  neither  is  any 
mighty  man  delivered  by  much  strength. 

A  horse  is  a  vain  thing  for  safety  ;  nei- 
ther shall  he  deliver  any  man  by  his  great 
strength. 

Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon 
them  that  fear  him  ;  and  upon  them  that 
put  their  trust  in  his  mercy ; 

To  deliver  their  soul  from  death,  and 
to  feed  them  in  the  time  of  dearth. 

Our  soul  hath  patiently  tarried  for  the 
Lord ;  for  he  is  our  help  and  our  shield. 

For  our   heart   shall  rejoice  in   him; 
because  we  have  hoped  in  his  holv  Xaine. 
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THE  psalter.  Day  7. 

Let  thy  merciful  kindness,  0  Lord,  be 
upon  us,  like  as  we  put  our  trust  in  thee. 


THE    SEVENTH   DAY. 

fllommg  draper. 
From  Psalms  34,  36. 

1AV1LL   alway  give    thanks   unto  the 
Lord ;    his  praise  shall  ever  he  in  my 
mouth. 

My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the 
Lord ;  the  humble  shall  hear  thereof,  and 
be  glad. 

0  praise  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us 
magnify  his  name  together. 

1  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me  ; 
yea,  he  delivered  me  out  of  all  my  fear. 

They  had  an  eye  unto  him,  and  were 
lightened;  and  their  faces  were  not 
ashamed. 

Lo,  the  poor  crieth,  and  the  Lord 
heareth  him ;  yea,  and  saveth  him  out  of 
all  his  troubles. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round 
about  them  that  fear  him,  and  delivereth 
chem. 

O  taste,  and  see,  how  gracious  the  Lord 
is:  blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in 
him. 

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0  fear  the  Lord,  ye  that  are  his  saints ; 
for  they  that  fear  him  lack  nothing. 

The  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger ; 
but  they  who  seek  the  Lord  shall  want  no 
manner  of  thing  that  is  good. 

Come,  ye  children,  and  hearken  unto 
me ;  I  will  teach  you  the  fear  of  the 
Lord. 

What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life,  and 
?oveth  many  days,  that  he  may  see  good? 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips 
that  they  speak  no  guile. 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good;  seek 
peace,  and  pursue  it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the  right- 
eous, and  his  ears  are  open  unto  their 
prayers. 

The  countenance  of  the  Lord  is  against 
them  that  do  evil,  to  root  out  the  remem 
brance  of  them  from  the  earth. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth 
them,  and  delivereth  them  out  of  all  their 
troubles. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of 
a  contrite  heart,  and  will  save  such  as  be 
of  an  humble  spirit. 

Great  are  the  troubles  of  the  righteous; 
but  the  Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  all. 

He  keepeth  all  his  bones,  so  that  not 
one  of  them  is  broken. 

But  misfortune  shall  slay  the  ungodly ; 
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and  they  that  hate  the  righteous  shall  he 
desolate. 

The  Lord  delivereth  the  souls  of  his 
servants  ;  and  all  they  that  put  their  trust 
in  him  shall  not  be  destitute. 

Thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  reacheth  unto  the 
heavens,  and  thy  faithfulness  unto  the 
clouds. 

Thy  righteousness  standeth  like  the 
strong  mountains :  thy  judgments  are  like 
the  great  deep. 

0  Lord,  thou  preservest  man  and  beast: 
how  excellent  is  thy  mercy,  0  God  1 
Therefore  the  children  of  men  shall  put 
their  trust  under  the  shadow  of  thy 
wings. 

They  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  plente- 
ousness  of  thy  house;  and  thou  shalt 
make  them  drink  of  the  river  of  thy 
pleasures. 

For  with  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life  ; 
and  in  thy  light  shall  we  see  light. 

0  continue  forth  thy  loving  kindness 
unto  them  that  know  thee,  and  thy  right- 
eousness unto  them  that  are  true  of  heart. 

0  let  not  the  foot  of  pride  come  against 
me ;  and  let  not  the  hand  of  the  ungodly 
cast  me  down. 

There   are   they  fallen,  all   that   work 
wickedness ;  they  are  cast  down,  and  shall 
not  be  able  to  stand. 
331 


Day  7.  the  psalter. 

(Evening  gratia*. 
From  Psalm  37. 

PUT  thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord,  and  be 
doing  good ;  so  shalt  thou  dwell  in  the 
land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed. 

Delight  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  he  will 
give  thee  thy  heart's  desire. 

Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord,  and 
put  thy  trust  in  him,  and  he  shall  bring  it 
to  pass. 

He  shall  make  thy  righteousness  as 
clear  as  the  light,  and  thy  just  dealing  as 
the  noon  day. 

A  small  thing  that  the  righteous  hath, 
is  better  than  great  riches  of  the  ungodly. 

The  Lord  knoweth  the  days  of  the 
godly ;  and  their  inheritance  shall  endure 
for  ever. 

They  shall  not  be  confounded  in  the 
perilous  time ;  and  in  the  days  of  dearth 
they  shall  have  enough. 

As  for  the  ungodly,  they  shall  perish, 
and  the  enemies  of  the  Lord  shall  consume 
as  the  fat  of  lambs :  yea,  even  as  the 
smoke  shall  they  consume  away. 

The  ungodly  borroweth,  and  payeth 
not  again  ;  but  the  righteous  is  merciful 
and  liberal. 

Such  as  are  blessed  of  God,  shall  possess 
332 


THE   PSALTER.  Day  7. 

the  land ;  and  they  that  are  cursed  of  him, 
shall  be  rooted  out. 

The  Lord  ordereth  a  good  man's  going 
and  maketh  his  way  acceptable  to  himself. 

Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  cast 
away ;  for  the  Lord  upholdeth  him  with 
his  hand. 

I  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old ; 
and  yet  saw  I  never  the  righteous  for- 
saken, nor  his  seed  begging  their  bread. 

The  righteous  is  ever  merciful,  and 
lendeth ;  and  his  seed  is  blessed. 

Flee  from  evil,  and  do  the  thing  that  is 
good ;  and  dwell  for  evermore. 

For  the  Lord  loveth  the  thing  that  is 
right ;  he  forsaketh  not  his  that  be  godly, 
but  they  are  preserved  for  ever. 

The  unrighteous  shall  be  punished ;  as 
for  the  seed  of  the  ungodly,  it  shall  be 
rooted  out. 

The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land, 
and  dwell  therein  for  ever. 

The  mouth  of  the  righteous  is  exercised 
in  wisdom,  and  his  tongue  will  be  talking 
of  judgment. 

The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart,  and 
his  goings  shall  not  slide. 

The  ungodly  seeth  the  righteous,  and 
seeketh  occasion  to  slay  him. 

The  Lord  will  not  leave  him   in   his 
hand,  nor  condemn  him  when  he  is  judged. 
333 


Day  8.  the  psalter. 

I  myself  have  seen  the  ungodly  in  great 
power,  and  nourishing  like  a  green  bay- 
tree. 

I  went  by,  and  lo,  he  was  gone:  1 
sought  him,  but  his  place  could  no  where 
be  found. 

Keep  innocency,  and  take  heed  unto 
the  thing  that  is  right;  for  that  shall 
bring  a  man  peace  at  the  last. 


THE    EIGHTH    DAY. 

fllormng  JJraga:. 
From  Psalms  38,  39. 

PUT  me  not  to  rebuke,  0  Lord,  in  thine 
anger ;  neither  chasten  me  in  thy  heavy 
displeasure : 

For  my  wickednesses  are  gone  over  my 
head,  and  are  like  a  sore  burden,  too  heavy 
for  me  to  bear. 

I  will  confess  my  wickedness,  and  be 
sorry  for  my  sin. 

Forsake  me  not,  0  Lord,  my  G-od;  be 
not  thou  far  from  me. 

Haste  thee  to  help  me,  0  Lord  God  of 
my  salvation. 

I  said,  I  will  take  heed  to  my  ways,  that 
I  offend  not  in  my  tongue. 

I  will  keep  my  mouth  as  it  were  with  a 
bridle,  while  the  ungodly  is  in  my  sight. 
334  " 


THE    PSALTER.  Day  8. 

I  held  my  tongue,  and  spake  nothing,  I 
kept  silence,  yea,  even  from  good  words; 
but  it  was  pain  and  grief  to  me. 

My  heart  was  hot  within  me :  and  while 
I  was  thus  musing,  the  fire  kindled,  and 
at  the  last  I  spake  with  my  tongue ; 

Lord,  make  me  to  know  my  end,  and 
the  measure  of  my  days;  that  I  may 
know  how  frail  I  am. 

Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  it 
were  a  span  long,  and  mine  age  is  as 
nothing  before  thee;  and  verily  every 
man  at  his  best  estate  is  altogether  vanity. 
Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a  vain 
show :  surely  they  are  disquieted  in  vain : 
he  heapeth  up  riches,  and  knoweth  not 
who  shall  gather  them. 

And  now,  Lord,  what  is  my  hope? 
Truly  my  hope  is  even  in  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  all  mine  offences ;  and 
make  me  not  a  rebuke  unto  the  foolish. 

I  became  dumb,  and  opened  not  my 
mouth;  for  it  was  thy  doing. 

Remove  thy  stroke  away  from  me:  I 
am  even  consumed  by  the  blows  of  thine 
hand. 

When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  chasten 
man  for  sin,  thou  makest  his  beauty  to 
consume  away,  like  as  it  were  a  moth 
fretting  a  garment:  every  man  therefore 
is  but  vanity. 

335 


Day  8.  the  psalter. 

Hear  ray  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  with  thine 
ears  consider  my  calling;  hold  not  thy 
peace  at  my  tears : 

For  I  am  a  stranger  with  thee,  and  a 
sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers  were. 

0  spare  me,  that  I  may  recover  strength, 
before  I  go  hence,  and  be  no  more  seen. 

(Evening  JJrcttin*. 
From,  Psalm  40. 

I  WAITED  patiently  for  the  Lord,  and 
he  inclined   unto  me,  and   heard   my 
calling. 

He  brought  me  also  out  of  an  horrible 
pit,  out  of  the  miry  clay,  and  set  my  feet 
upon  a  rock,  and  established  my  goings. 

And  he  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my 
mouth,  even  a  thanksgiving  unto  our  God. 

Many  shall  see  it,  and  fear,  and  shall 
put  their  trust  in  the  Lord. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  maketh  the 
Lord  his  trust,  and  respecteth  not  the 
proud,  nor  such  as  turn  aside  to  lies. 

Many,  0  Lord  my  God,  ire  thy  wonder- 
ful works  which  thou  IwjG  done,  and  thy 
thoughts  which  are  to  us-ward:  they  can- 
not be  reckoned  up  in  order  unto  thee. 

If  I  should  declare  them,  and  speak  of 
them,  they  should  be  more  than  I  am  able 
to  express. 

336 


THE    PSALTER.  Day  8. 

Sacrifice  and  meat-offering  thou  would- 
est  not,  but  mine  ears  hast  thou  opened. 

Burnt-offerings,  and  sacrifice  for  sin 
hast  thou  not  required:  then  said  I,  Lo, 
I  come; 

In  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is  written 
of  me,  that  I  should  fulfil  thy  will,  0  my 
God:  I  am  content  to  do  it;  yea,  thy  law 
is  within  my  heart. 

I  have  declared  thy  righteousness  in 
the  great  congregation :  lo,  I  will  not  re- 
frain my  lips,  0  Lord,  and  that  thou 
knowest. 

I  have  not  hid  thy  righteousness  within 
my  heart;  my  talk  hath  been  of  thy 
truth,  and  of  thy  salvation. 

I  have  not  kept  back  thy  loving  mercy 
and  truth  from  the  great  congregation. 

Withdraw  not  thou  thy  mercy  from 
me,  0  Lord;  let  thy  loving  kindness  and 
thy  truth  alway  preserve  me. 

For  innumerable  troubles  are  come 
about  me ;  my  sins  have  taken  such  hold 
upon  me,  that  I  am  not  able  to  look  up ; 
yea,  they  are  more  in  number  than  the 
hairs  of  my  head,  and  my  heart  hath 
failed  me. 

0  Lord,  let  it  be  thy  pleasure  to  deliver 
me ;  make  haste,  0  Lord,  to  help  me. 

Let  them  be  ashamed,  and  confounded 
together,  that  seek  after  my  soul  to 
29  337 


Day  9.  the  psalter. 

destroy  it ;  let  them  be  driven  backward, 
and  put  to  rebuke,  that  wish  me  evil. 

Let  all  those  that  seek  thee,  be  joyful 
and  glad  in  thee ;  and  let  such  as  love  thy 
salvation  say  alway,  The  Lord  be  praised! 

As  for  me,  I  am  poor  and  needy;  but 
the  Lord  careth  for  me. 

Thou  art  my  helper  and  redeemer; 
make  no  long  tarrying,  0  my  God. 


THE   NINTH   DAY. 

fflomtng  $rawr. 
Frow,  Psalms  41,  42. 

BLESSED   is   he  that  considereth   the 
poor  and  needy;  the  Lord  shall  deliver 
him  in  the  time  of  trouble. 

The  Lord  will  preserve  him,  and  keep 
him  alive ;  and  he  shall  be  blessed  upon 
the  earth :  and  thou  wilt  not  deliver  him 
unto  the  will  of  his  enemies. 

The  Lord  will  strengthen  him  upon  the 
bed  of  languishing :  thou  wilt  make  all  his 
bed  in  his  sickness. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  from 
everlasting,  and  to  everlasting. 

Like  as  the  hart  desireth  the  water 
brooks,  so  longeth  my  soul  after  thee,  0 
God. 

338 


the  psalter.  Day  9. 

My  soul  is  athirst  for  God,  yea,  even  for 
the  living  God:  When  shall  I  come  to 
appear  before  the  presence  of  God  ? 

My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and 
night,  while  they  daily  say  unto  me, 
Where  is  now  thy  God  ? 

Now  when  I  think  thereupon,  I  pour 
out  my  heart  by  myself;  for  I  went  with 
the  multitude,  and  brought  them  forth  into 
the  house  of  God ; 

In  the  voice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving, 
among  such  as  keep  holy-day. 

Why  art  thou  so  full  of  heaviness,  0 
my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou  so  disquieted 
within  me  ? 

Put  thy  trust  in  God;  for  I  will  yet 
give  him  thanks  for  the  help  of  his  coun- 
tenance. 

My  God,  my  soul  is  vexed  within  me ; 
therefore  will  I  remember  thee  concern- 
ing the  land  of  Jordan,  and  the  little  hill 
of  Hermon. 

Deep  calleth  unto  deep  at  the  noise  of 
thy  water-spouts :  all  thy  waves  and  thy 
billows  are  gone  over  me. 

Yet  the  Lord  will  command  his  loving 
kindness  in  the  day-time,  and  in  the  night 
his  song  shall  be  with  me,  and  my  prayer 
unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ? 
and  why  art  thou  disquieted  within  me  ? 
339 


Day  0.  THE    PSALTER. 

Hope  thou  in  God :  for  I  shall  yet 
praise  him,  who  is  the  health  of  my  coun- 
tenance and  my  God. 

0  send  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth  :  let 
them  lead  me;  let  them  bring  me  unto 
thy  holy  hill,  and  to  thy  tabernacles. 

Then  will  I  go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  un- 
to God  my  exceeding  joy :  yea,  upon  the 
harp  will  I  praise  thee,  0  God  my  God. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  0  my  sou!  ? 
and  why  art  thou  disquieted  within  me  ? 

Hope  in  God :  for  I  shall  yet  praise 
him,  who  is  the  health  of  my  countenance, 
and  my  God. 

(Endiing  ftrctger. 
From  Psalms  45,  46. 

MY  heart  is  inditing  of  a  good  matter ; 
I  speak  of  the  things  which  I  have 
made  unto  the  King. 

My  tongue  is  the  pen  of  a  ready  writer. 
Thou  art  fairer   than  the  children   of 
men  :  grace  is  poured  into  thy  lips  :  there- 
fore God  hath  blessed  thee  for  ever. 

Gird  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh,  O  most 
mighty,  with  thy  glory  and  thy  majesty, 

And  in  thy  majesty  ride  prosperously, 
because  of  truth,  and  meekness,  and  right- 
eousness ;  and  thy  right  hand  shall  teach 
thee  terrible  things. 

340 


THE    PSALTER.  Day  9. 

Thy  throne,  0  God,  is  for  ever  and 
ever :  the  sceptre  of  thy  kingdom  is  a 
right  sceptre. 

Thou  hast  loved  righteousness,  and 
hated  iniquity;  wherefore  God,  even  thy 
God,  hath  anointed  thee  with  the  oil  of 
gladness  above  thy  fellows. 

All  thy  garments  smell  of  myrrh,  aloes, 
and  cassia;  out  of  the  ivory  palaces, 
whereby  they  have  made  thee  glad. 

Kings'  daughters  were  among  thy  hon- 
orable women :  upon  thy  right  hand  did 
stand  the  queen  in  gold  of  Ophir. 

Hearken,  0  daughter,  and  consider; 
incline  thine  ear ;  forget  also  thine  own 
people,  and  thy  father's  house. 

So  shall  the  King  have  pleasure  in  thy 
beauty ;  for  he  is  thy  Lord  God,  and  wor- 
ship thou  him. 

And  the  daughter  of  Tyre  shall  be  there 
with  a  gift ;  like  as  the  rich  also  among 
the  people  shall  make  their  supplications 
before  thee. 

The  king's  daughter  is  all  glorious 
within ;  her  clothing  is  of  wrought  gold. 

81  ie  shall  be  brought  unto  the  King  in 
raiment  of  needle-work :  the  virgins  her 
companions  that  follow  her  shall  be 
brought  unto  thee. 

"With  joy  and  gladness  shall   they  be 

29*  341 


Dav  9.  THE    PSALTER. 

brought,  and  shall  enter  into  the  King's 
palace. 

I  will  make  thy  name  to  be  remem- 
bered in  all  generations :  therefore  shall 
the  people  praise  thee  for  ever  and  ever. 

God  is  our  refuge  and  strength,  a  very 
present  help  in.  trouble. 

Therefore  will  we  not  fear,  though  the 
earth  be  moved,  and  though  the  hills  be 
carried  into  the  midst  of  the  sea. 

Though  the  waters  thereof  rage  and 
swell,  and  though  the  mountains  shake  at 
the  tempest  of  the  same. 

There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof 
shall  make  glad  the  city  of  God,  the  holy 
place  of  the  tabernacles  of  the  most  High. 

God  is  in  the  midst  of  her ;  she  shall 
not  be  moved :  God  shall  help  her,  and 
that  right  early. 

The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were 
moved :  he  uttered  his  voice,  the  earth 
melted. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us ;  the  God 
of  Jacob  is  our  refuge. 

0  come  hither,  and  behold  the  works 
of  the  Lord,  what  destruction  he  hath 
brought  upon  the  earth. 

He  maketh  wars  to  cease  in  all  the 
world;  he  breaketh  the  bow,  and  knap- 
peth  the  spear  in  sunder,  and  burnetii  the 
chariots  in  the  fire. 

342 


THE   PSALTER.  Day  10. 

Be  still  then,  and  know  that  I  am  God: 
I  will  he  exalted  among  the  heathen,  and 
I  will  he  exalted  in  the  earth. 

•The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us ;  the  God 
of  Jacob  is  our  refuge. 


THE    TENTH    DAY. 

Jilornmg  Jpramr. 

From  Psalms  47,  48. 

OCLAP  your  hands,   all  ye  people ; 
shout  unto   God   with   the  voice  of 
triumph. 

For  the  Lord  most  High  is  terrible ;  he 
is  a  great  King  over  all  the  earth. 

He  shall  choose  our  inheritance  for  us, 
the  excellency  of  Jacob  whom  he  loved. 

God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout,  the  Lord 
with  the  sound  of  a  trumpet. 

Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises :  sing 
praises  unto  our  King,  sing  praises. 

For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth : 
sing  ye  praises  with  understanding. 

God  reigneth  over  the  heathen  :    God 
sitteth  upon  the  throne  of  his  holiness. 

The  princes  of  the  people  are  gathered 
together,  even  the  people  of  the  God  of 
Abraham :    for  the  shields   of  the  earth 
belong  unto  God ;  he  is  greatly  exalted. 
343 


Day  10.  THE    PSALTER. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be 
praised  in  the  city  of  our  God,  in  the 
mountain  of  his  holiness. 

Beautiful  for  situation,  the  joy  of  the 
whole  earth,  is  mount  Sion,  on  the  sides 
of  the  north,  the  city  of  the  great  King. 
God  is  known  in  her  palaces  for  a  refuge. 

For  lo,  the  kings  of  the  earth  are  gath- 
ered, and  gone  by  together. 

They  marvelled  to  see  such  things ; 
they  were  astonished,  and  suddenly  cast 
down. 

Fear  came  there  upon  them ;  and  sor- 
row, as  upon  a  woman  in  her  travail. 

Thou  shalt  break  the  ships  of  the  sea 
through  the  east-wind. 

Like  as  we  have  heard,  so  have  we 
seen  in  the  city  of  the  Lord  of  hosts,  in 
the  city  of  our  God;  God  upholdeth  the 
same  for  ever. 

We  wait  for  thy  loving  kindness,  0 
God,  in  the  midst  of  thy  temple. 

0  God,  according  to  thy  Name,  so  is 
thy  praise  unto  the  world's  end;  thy  right 
hand  is  full  of  righteousness. 

Let  the  mount  Sion  rejoice,  and  the 
daughter  of  Judah  be  glad,  because  of  thy 
judgments. 

Walk  about  Sion,  and  go  round  about 
her ;  and  tell  the  towers  thereof. 

Mark  well  her  bulwarks,  set  up  her 
344 


THE    PSALTER.  Day  10. 

houses,  that  ye  may  tell  them  that  come 
after. 

For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and 
ever :  he  shall  be  our  guide  unto  death. 

(CtJentug  flrcttjer. 
Psalm  49. 

HEAR  ye  this,  all  ye  people  ;  give  ear, 
all  ye  inhabitants  of  the  world  : 

Both  low  and  high,  rich  and  poor,  to- 
gether. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  of  wisdom  ;  and 
the  meditation  of  my  heart  shall  be  of  un- 
derstanding. 

I  will  incline  mine  ear  to  a  parable :  I 
will  open  my  dark  saying  upon  the  harp. 

"Wherefore  should  I  fear  in  the  days  of 
evil,  when  the  wickedness  of  my  heels 
shall  compass  me  about  ? 

They  that  put  trust  in  their  wealth,  and 
boast  themselves  in  the  multitude  of  their 
riches ; 

Kone  of  them  can  by  any  means  redeem 
his  brother,  nor  give  unto  God  a  ransom 
for  him : 

For  the  redemption  of  their  soul  is  pre- 
cious, and  it  ceaseth  for  ever : 

That  he  should  still  live  for  ever,  and 
not  see  corruption. 

For  he  seeth  that  wise  men  die,  like- 
345 


Day  10.  THE    PSALTER. 

wise  the  fool  and  the  brutish  person  perish, 
and  leave  their  wealth  to  others. 

Their  inward  thought,  is  that  their 
houses  shall  continue  for  ever,  and  their 
dwelling  places  to  all  generations ;  they 
call  their  lands  after  their  own  names. 

Nevertheless,  man  being  in  honor  abid- 
eth  not:  he  is  like  the  beasts  that  perish. 

This  their  way  is  their  folly :  yet  their 
posterity  approve  their  sayings. 

Like  sheep  they  are  laid  in  the  grave; 
death  shall  feed  on  them ;  and  the  upright 
shall  have  dominion  over  them  in  the 
morning ;  and  their  beauty  shall  consume 
in  the  grave,  from  their  dwelling. 

But  God  will  redeem  my  soul  from  the 
power  of  the  grave :  for  he  shall  receive  me. 

Be  not  thou  afraid,  though  one  be  made 
rich,  or  if  the  glory  of  his  house  be  in- 
creased ; 

For  he  shall  carry  nothing  away  with 
him  when  he  dieth,  neither  shall  his  pomp 
follow  him. 

Though  while  he  lived  he  counted  him- 
self an  happy  man ;  and  so  long  as  thou 
doest  well  unto  thyself,  men  will  speak 
good  of  thee. 

He  shall  follow  the  generation  of  his 
fathers,  and  shall  never  see  light. 

Man  that  is  in  honor,  and  understandeth 
not,  is  like  the  beasts  that  perish. 
346 


THE    PSALTER.  Day  11. 

THE    ELEVENTH    DAY. 

fUorning  $3ramr. 
Psalm  50. 

THE  Lord,  even  the  most  mighty  God 
hath  spoken,  and  called  the  world, 
from  the  rising  up  of  the  sun  unto  the 
going  down  thereof. 

Out  of  Sion,  the  perfection  of  beauty, 
God  hath  shined. 

Our  God  shall  come,  and  shall  not  keep 
silence;  there  shall  go  before  him  a  con- 
suming fire,  and  a  mighty  tempest  shall 
be  stirred  up  round  about  him. 

He  shall  call  to  the  heavens  from  above, 
and  to  the  earth,  that  he  may  judge  his 
people. 

Gather  my  saints  together  unto  me; 
those  that  have  made  a  covenant  with  me 
with  sacrifice. 

And  the  heavens  shall  declare  his  right- 
eousness ;  for  God  is  Judge  himself. 

Hear,  0  my  people,  and  I  will  speak; 
I  myself  will  testify  against  thee,  0  Israel; 
for  I  am  God,  even  thy  God. 

I  will  not  reprove  thee  because  of  thy 
sacrifices,  or  for  thy  burnt-offerings;  be- 
cause they  were  not  alway  before  me. 

I  will   take   no   bullock  out   of  thine 
house,  nor  he-goat  out  of  thy  folds. 
347 


Day  11.  THE    PSALTER. 

For  all  the  beasts  of  the  forest  are  mine, 
and  so  are  the  cattle  upon  a  thousand 
hills. 

I  know  all  the  fowls  upon  the  moun- 
tains, and  the  wild  beasts  of  the  field  are 
mine. 

If  I  be  hungry,  I  will  not  tell  thee ;  for 
the  whole  world  is  mine,  and  all  that  is 
therein. 

Thinkest  thou  that  I  will  eat  bulls 
flesh,  and  drink  the  blood  of  goats? 

Offer  unto  God  thanksgiving,  and  pay 
thy  vows  unto  the  Most  High. 

And  call  upon  me  in  the  time  of  trou- 
be;  so  will  I  hear  thee,  and  thou  shalt 
praise  me. 

But  unto  the  ungodly  said  God,  Why 
dost  thou  preach  my  laws,  and  takest  my 
covenant  in  thy  mouth ; 

Whereas  thou  hatcst  to  be  reformed, 
and  hast  cast  my  words  behind  thee  ? 

When  thou  sawest  a  thief,  thou  con- 
sentedst  unto  him ;  and  hast  been  partaker 
with  the  adulterers. 

Thou  hast  let  thy  mouth  speak  wicked- 
ness, and  with  thy  tongue  thou  hast  set 
forth  deceit. 

Thou  sattest,  and  spakest  against  thy 
brother;  yea,  and  hast  slandered  thine 
own  mother's  son. 

These  things  hast  thou  done,  and  I  held 
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THE    PSALTER.  Day  11. 

my  tongue ;  and  thou  thoughtest  wickedly 
that  I  am  even  such  a  one  as  thyself;  but 
I  will  reprove  thee,  and  set  before  thee 
the  things  that  thou  hast  done. 

0  consider  this,  ye  that  forget  God,  lest 
I  pluck  you  away,  and  there  be  none  to 
deliver  you. 

Whoso  offereth  me  thanks  and  praise, 
he  honoreth  me ;  and  to  him  that  ordereth 
his  conversation  right,  will  I  show  the 
salvation  of  God. 

(gflenmg  ftratjer. 
Psalm  51. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  0  God,  after 
thy  great  goodness ;  according  to  the 
multitude  of  thy  mercies  do  away  mine 
offences. 

AVash  me  thoroughly  from  my  wicked- 
ness, and  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  faults,  and  my 
sin  is  ever  before  me. 

Against  thee  only  have  I  sinned  and 
done  this  evil  in  thy  sight;  that  thou 
mightest  be  justified  in  thy  saying,  and 
clear  when  thou  art  judged. 

Behold  I  was  shapen  in  wickedness, 
and  in  sin  hath  my  mother  conceived 
me. 

But  lo,  thou  requirest  truth  in  the 
30  349 


Bay  11.  THE    PSALTER. 

inward  parts,  and  shalt  make  me  to  under- 
stand wisdom  secretly. 

Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be 
clean :  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter 
than  snow. 

Make  me  to  hear  of  joy  and  gladness, 
that  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broken, 
may  rejoice. 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  put 
out  all  my  misdeeds. 

Make  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God,  and 
renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence, 
and  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Eestore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salva- 
tion ;  and  uphold  me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  shall  I  teach  thy  ways  unto  the 
wicked,  and  sinners  shall  be  converted 
unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  0 
God,  thou  God  of  my  salvation :  and  my 
tongue  shall  sing  aloud  of  thy  righteous- 
ness. 

0  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips;  and  my 
mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

For  thou  desirest  no  sacrifice,  else  would 
I  give  it  thee ;  but  thou  delightest  not  in 
burnt-offerings. 

The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a  troubled  spirit: 
a  broken  and  contrite  heart,  0  God,  shalt 
thou  not  despise. 

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the  psalter.  Day  12. 

0  be  favorable  and  gracious  unto  Sion; 
build  thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

Then  shalt  thou  be  pleased  with  the 
sacrifice  of  righteousness,  with  the  burnt- 
ofFerings  and  oblations;  then  shall  they 
ofter  young  bullocks  upon  thine  altar. 


THE    TWELFTH    DAT. 

jMommg  ftra^r. 

From  Psalms  52,  53,  54. 

YI^HY  boastest  thou  thyself,  thou  tyrant, 
T  t     that  thou  canst  do  mischief; 

"Whereas  the  goodness  of  God  endureth 
yet  daily? 

Thy  tongue  imagineth  wickedness,  and 
with  lies  thou  cuttest  like  a  sharp  razor. 

Thou  hast  loved  unrighteousness  more 
than  goodness,  and  to  talk  of  lies  more 
than  righteousness. 

Thou  hast  loved  to  speak  all  words  that 
may  do  hurt,  0  thou  false  tongue. 

Therefore  shall  God  destroy  thee  for 
ever;  he  shall  take  thee,  and  pluck  thee 
out  of  thy  dwelling,  and  root  thee  out  of 
the  land  of  the  living. 

The  righteous  also  shall  see  this,  and 
fear,  and  shall  laugh  him  to  scorn ; 

Lo,  this  is  the  man  that  took  not  God 
351 


Day  12.  the  psalter. 

for  his  strength;  but  trusted  unto  the 
multitude  of  his  riches,  and  strengthened 
himself  in  his  wickedness. 

As  for  me,  I  am  like  a  green  olive  tree 
in  the  house  of  God;  my  trust  is  in  the 
tender  mercy  of  G-od  for  ever  and  ever. 

I  will  always  give  thanks  unto  thee  for 
that  thou  hast  done;  and  I  will  hope  in 
thy  Xame,  for  thy  saints  like  it  well. 

The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart,  There 
is  no  God. 

Corrupt  are  they,  and  become  abomina- 
ble in  their  wickedness;  there  is  none 
that  doeth  good. 

God  looked  down  from  heaven  upon 
the  children  of  men,  to  see  if  there  were 
any  that  would  understand,  and  seek  after 
God. 

But  they  are  all  gone  out  of  the  way, 
they  are  altogether  become  abominable; 
there  is  also  none  that  doeth  good,  no  not 
one. 

Are  not  they  without  understanding, 
that  work  wickedness,  eating  up  my  peo- 
ple as  if  they  would  eat  bread?  they  have 
not  called  upon  God. 

They  were  afraid  where  no  fear  was, 
for  God  hath  broken  the  bones  of  him 
that  besieged  thee;  thou  hast  put  them 
to  confusion,  because  God  hath  despised 
them. 

352 


the  psalter.  Day  12. 

Oh  that  the  salvation  were  given  unto 
Israel  out  of  Sion!  Oh  that  the  Lord 
would  deliver  his  people  out  of  captivity ! 

Then  should  Jacob  rejoice;  and  Israel 
should  be  right  glad. 

Save  me,  O  God,  by  thy  Name,  and 
judge  me  by  thy  strength. 

Hear  my  prayer,  0  God,  and  hearken 
unto  the  words  of  my  mouth. 

Behold,  God  is  my  helper;  the  Lord  is 
with  them  that  uphold  my  soul. 

An  offering  of  a  free  heart  will  I  give 
thee,  and  praise  thy  Name,  0  Lord;  be- 
cause it  is  so  comfortable. 

(Etoning  Jpratjer. 
From  Psalms  55,  56. 

HEAR  my  prayer,  0  God,  and  hide  not 
thyself  from  my  petition. 
Take  heed  unto  me,  and  hear  me,  how 
I  mourn  in  my  prayer,  and  am  vexed. 

Because  of  the  voice  of  the  enemy,  be- 
cause of  the  oppression  of  the  wicked: 
for  they  cast  iniquity  upon  me,  and  in 
their  wrath  they  hate  me. 

My  heart  is  disquieted  within  me,  and 
the  fear  of  death  is  fallen  upon  me. 

Fearfulness  and  trembling  are  come 
upon  me,  and  an  horrible  dread  hath 
overwhelmed  me. 

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Day  12.  THE    PSALTER. 

And  I  said,  Oh  that  I  had  wings  like  a 
dove !  for  then  would  I  nee  away,  and  be 
at  rest. 

Lo,  then  would  I  get  me  away  afar  off, 
and  remain  in  the  wilderness. 

I  would  make  haste  to  escape,  because 
of  the  stormy  wind  and  tempest. 

I  will  call  upon  God,  and  the  Lord  shall 
save  me. 

In  the  evening  and  morning,  and  at 
noon-day  will  I  pray,  and  that  instantly ; 
and  he  shall  hear  my  voice. 

It  is  he  that  hath  delivered  my  soul  in 
peace,  from  the  battle  that  was  against 
me ;    for  there  were  many  with  me. 

Yea,  even  God,  that  endureth  for  ever 
shall  hear  me,  and  bring  them  down;  for 
they  will  not  turn,  nor  fear  God. 

He  laid  his  hands  upon  such  as  be  at 
peace  with  him,  and  he  brake  his  cove- 
nant. 

The  words  of  his  mouth  were  softer 
than  butter,  having  war  in  his  heart;  his 
words  were  smoother  than  oil,  and  yet  be 
they  very  swords. 

O  cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and 
he  shall  nourish  thee,  and  shall  not  suffer 
the  righteous  to  fall  for  ever. 

And  as  for  them,  thou,  0  God,  shalt 
bring  them  into  the  pit  of  destruction. 

The  blood-thirsty  and  deceitful  men 
354 


THE    PSALTER.  Day  13. 

shall  not  live  out  half  their  days:  but 
my  trust  shall  be  in  thee,  0  Lord. 

I  will  praise  God,  because  of  his  word: 
I  have  put  my  trust  in  God,  and  will  not 
fear  what  flesh  can  do  unto  me. 

Thou  tellest  my  wanderings:  put  thou 
my  tears  into  thy  bottle :  are  they  not  in 
thy  book? 

In  God's  word  will  I  rejoice;  in  the 
Lord's  word  will  I  comfort  me. 

Yea,  in  God  have  I  put  my  trust ;  I  will 
not  be  afraid  what  man  can  do  unto  me. 

Unto  thee,  0  God,  will  I  pay  my  vows; 
unto  thee  will  I  give  thanks. 

For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from 
death,  and  my  feet  from  falling,  that  I 
may  walk  before  God  in  the  light  of  the 
living. 


THE  THIRTEENTH  DAY. 

illuming  flramr. 
From  Psalms  57,  58,  59,  60,  61,  62. 

MY  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is 
fixed ;  I  will  sing  and  give  praise. 
Awake  up,  my  glory;  awake,  lute  and 
harp:  I  myself  will  awake  right  early. 

I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  0  Lord, 
among  the  people;  and  I  will  sing  unto 
thee  among  the  nations. 
355 


Day  13.  the  psalter. 

For  the  greatness  of  thy  mercy  reach- 
eth  unto  the  heavens,  and  thy  truth  unto 
the  clouds. 

Set  up  thyself,  0  God,  above  the 
heavens ;  and  thy  glory  above  all  the  earth. 

The  ungodly  are  froward,  even  from 
their  mother's  womb ;  as  soon  as  they  are 
born,  they  go  astray,  and  speak  lies. 

They  are  as  venomous  as  the  poison  of 
a  serpent,  even  like  the  deaf  adder,  that 
stoppeth  her  ears; 

Which  refuseth  to  hear  the  voice  of  the 
charmer,  charm  he  never  so  wisely. 

Deliver  me  from  mine  enemies,  0  God; 
defend  me  from  them  that  rise  up  against 
me. 

0  deliver  me  from  the  wicked  doers, 
and  save  me  from  the  blood-thirsty  men. 

My  strength  will  I  ascribe  unto  thee, 
for  thou  art  the  God  of  my  refuge. 

1  will  sing  of  thy  power,  and  will 
praise  thy  mercy  betimes  in  the  morning ; 
for  thou  hast  been  my  defence  and  refuge 
in  the  day  of  my  trouble. 

Unto  thee,  0  my  strength,  will  I  sing: 
for  thou,  O  God,  art  my  refuge,  and  my 
merciful  God. 

Hear  my  crying,  0  God,  give  ear  unto 
my  prayer. 

From  the  ends  of  the  earth  will  I  call 
upon  thee,  when  my  heart  is  in  heaviness. 
356 


the  psalter.  Day  13. 

0  set  me  upon  the  rock  that  is  higher 
than  I;  for  thou  hast  been  my  hope,  and  a 
strong  tower  for  me  against  the  enemy. 

1  will  dwell  in  thy  tabernacle  for  ever, 
and  my  trust  shall  be  under  the  covering 
of  thy  wings. 

For  thou,  0  Lord,  hast  heard  my  de- 
sires, and  hast  given  an  heritage  unto 
those  that  fear  thy  Name. 

I  will  always  sing  praise  unto  thy 
Name,  that  I  may  daily  perform  my 
vows. 

My  soul  truly  waiteth  still  upon  God; 
for  of  him  cometh  my  salvation. 

He  verily  is  my  strength  and  my  salva- 
tion; he  is  my  defence,  so  that  I  shall  not 
greatly  fall. 

In  God  is  my  health  and  my  glory;  the 
rock  of  my  might,  and  in  God  is  my 
trust. 

O  put  your  trust  in  him  alway,  ye  peo- 
ple; pour  out  your  hearts  before  him,  for 
God  is  our  hope. 

As  for  the  children  of  men,  they  are 
but  vanity;  the  children  of  men  are  de- 
ceitful upon  the  weights;  they  are  alto- 
gether lighter  than  vanity  itself. 

0  trust  not  in  wrong  and  robbery;  give 
not  yourselves  unto  vanity :  if  riches  in- 
crease, set  not  your  heart  upon  them. 

God  spake  once,  and  twice  I  have  also 
357 


Day  13.  the  psalter. 

heard  the   same,  that    power  belongeth 
unto  God; 

And  that  thou,  Lord,  art  merciful;  for 
thou  rewardest  every  man  according  to 
his  work. 

(Boating  Jprager. 
From  Psalms  63,  64,  65. 

OGOD,  thou  art  my  God ;  early  will  I 
seek  thee. 

My  soul  thirsteth  for  thee;  my  flesh 
also  longeth  after  thee. 

To  see  thy  power  and  thy  glory,  so  as  I 
have  seen  thee  in  the  sanctuary. 

Because  thy  loving  kindness  is  better 
than  life,  my  lips  shall  praise  thee. 

As  long  as  I  live  will  I  magnify  thee  in 
this  manner,  and  lift  up  my  hands  in  thy 
Name. 

My  soul  shall  be  satisfied,  even  as  it 
were  with  marrow  and  fatness,  when  my 
mouth  praiseth  thee  with  joyful  lips; 

When  I  remember  thee  upon  my  bed, 
and  meditate  on  thee  in  the  night  watches. 

Because  thou  hast  been  my  helper; 
therefore  under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings 
will  I  rejoice. 

My  soul  hangeth  upon  thee ;  thy  right 
hand  hath  upholden  me. 

The  righteous  shall  be  glad  in  the 
358 


the  psalter.  Day  13. 

Lord,  and  shall  trust  in  him ;  and  all  the 
upright  in  heart  shall  glory. 

Praise  waiteth  for  thee,  0  God,  in 
Sion :  and  unto  thee  shall  the  vow  be  per- 
formed. 

Thou  that  hearest  the  prayer,  unto  thee 
shall  all  flesh  come. 

Iniquities  prevail  against  me :  as  for 
our  transgressions,  thou  shalt  purge  them 
away. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest, 
and  causest  to  approach  unto  thee,  that 
he  may  dwell  in  thy  courts :  we  shall  be 
satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  thy  house, 
even  of  thy  holy  temple. 

Thou  shalt  show  us  wonderful  things  in 
thy  righteousness,  0  God  of  our  salva- 
tion; thou  that  art  the  hope  of  all  the 
ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  them  that  re- 
main in  the  broad  sea. 

Who  in  his  strength  setteth  fast  the 
mountains,  being  girded  about  with  power. 

Who  stilleth  the  raging  of  the  sea,  and 
the  noise  of  his  waves,  and  the  madness 
of  the  people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost 
parts  of  the  earth,  shall  be  afraid  of  thy 
tokens,  thou  that  makest  the  out-goings  of 
the  morning  and  evening  to  praise  thee. 

Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  blessest  it; 
thou  makest  it  very  plenteous. 
359 


Day  14.  the  psalter. 

The  river  of  God  is  full  of  water ;  thou 
preparest  their  corn,  for  so  thou  providest 
for  the  earth. 

Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abun- 
dantly :  thou  settlest  the  furrows  thereof: 
thou  makest  it  soft  with  showers:  thou 
blessest  the  springing  thereof. 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  good- 
ness ;  and  thy  paths  drop  fatness. 

They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the  wil- 
derness :  and  the  little  hills  rejoice  on 
every  side. 

The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks; 
the  valleys  also  are  covered  over  with 
corn;  they  shout  for  joy,  they  also  sing. 


THE    FOURTEENTH    DAT. 

Ulormng  JJrawr. 

From  Psalms  66,  67. 

OBE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands ;  sing 
praises  unto  the  honor  of  his  Name ; 
make  his  praise  to  be  glorious. 

Say  unto  God,  How  terrible  art  thou  in 
thy  works !  through  the  greatness  of  thy 
power  shall  thine  enemies  submit  them- 
selves unto  thee. 

For  all  the  world  shall  worship  thee, 
sing  of  thee,  and  praise  thy  Name. 
360 


the  psalter.  Day  14. 

0  come  hither,  and  behold  the  works 
of  God ;  how  wonderful  he  is  in  his  doing 
toward  the  children  of  men. 

He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land,  so  that 
they  went  through  the  flood  on  foot; 
there  did  we  rejoice  in  him. 

He  ruleth  with  his  power  for  ever ;  his 
eyes  behold  the  nations  :  let  not  the  rebel- 
lious exalt  themselves. 

0  praise  our  God,  ye  people,  and  make 
the  voice  of  his  praise  to  be  heard; 

AVho  holdeth  our  soul  in  life;  and  suf- 
fereth  not  our  feet  to  slip. 

1  will  go  into  thine  house  with  burnt- 
offerings  :  and  will  pay  thee  my  vows, 
which  I  promised  with  my  lips,  and 
spake  with  my  mouth,  when  I  was  in 
trouble. 

I  will  offer  unto  thee  fat  burnt-sacrifices, 
with  the  incense  of  rams ;  I  will  oiler 
bullocks  and  croats. 

0  come  hither,  and  hearken,  all  ye  that 
fear  God;  and  I  will  tell  you  what  he 
hath  done  for  my  soul. 

1  called  unto  him  with  my  mouth,  and 
gave  him  praises  with  my  tongue. 

If  I  incline  unto  wickedness  with  mine 
heart,  the  Lord  will  not  hear  me. 

But  verily,  God  hath  heard  me;  he 
hath  attended  to  the  voice  of  my  prayer. 

Praised  be  God,  who  hath  not  cast  out 
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Day  14.  the  psalter. 

my  prayer,  nor  turned  his  mercy  from 
me. 

God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us, 
and  show  us  the  light  of  his  countenance, 
and  be  merciful  unto  us ; 

That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon 
earth,  thy  saving  health  among  all  na- 
tions. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  0  God;  yea, 
let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 

0  let  the  nations  rejoice  and  be  glad; 
for  thou  shalt  judge  the  folk  righteously, 
and  govern  the  nations  upon  earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  0  God;  yea, 
let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  bring  forth  her 
increase;  and  God,  even  our  own  God, 
shall  give  us  his  blessing. 

God  shall  bless  us;  and  all  the  ends  of 
the  world  shall  fear  him. 

(Evening  Jpramr. 

From  Psalms  68,  69. 

LET  God  arise,  and  let  his  enemies  be 
scattered;  let  them  also  that  hate  him 
flee  before  him. 

Like  as  the  smoke  vanisheth,  so  shalt 
thou  drive  them  away ;  and  like  as  wax 
melteth  at  the  fire,  so  let  the  ungodly  per- 
ish at  the  presence  of  God. 
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the  psalter.  Day  14. 

But  let  the  righteous  be  glad,  and  re- 
joice before  God;  let  them  also  be  merry 
and  joyful. 

Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  to  his 
frame  :  extol  him  that  rideth  upon  the 
heavens  by  his  Xame  JAH,  and  rejoice 
before  him. 

A  Father  of  the  fatherless,  and  a  judge 
of  the  widows,  is  God  in  his  holy  habita- 
tion. 

God  setteth  the  solitary  in  families  :  he 
bringeth  out  those  which  are  bound  with 
chains :  but  letteth  the  rebellious  dwell  in 
a  dry  land. 

O  God,  when  thou  wentest  forth  before 
the  people ;  when  thou  wentest  through 
the  wilderness, 

The  earth  shook,  and  the  heavens 
dropped  at  the  presence  of  God ;  even 
Sinai  itself  was  moved  at  the  presence  of 
God,  the  God  of  Israel. 

Thou,  0  God,  sentest  a  gracious  rain 
upon  thine  inheritance,  and  refreshedst  it 
when  it  was  weary. 

Thy  congregation  hath  dwelt  therein : 
thou,  0  God,  hast  prepared  of  thy  good- 
ness for  the  poor. 

The  Lord  gave  the  word :  great  was 
the  company  of  those  that  published  it. 

Though  ye  have  lain  among  the  pots, 
yet  shall  ye  be  as  the  wings  of  a  dove, 
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Day  14.  the  psalter. 

covered  with  silver,  and  her  feathers  with 
yellow  gold. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  high,  thou  hast 
led  captivity  captive :  thou  hast  received 
gifts  for  men  ;  yea,  for  the  rebellious  also, 
that  the  Lord  God  might  dwell  among 
them. 

Blessed  he  the  Lord,  who  daily  loadeth 
us  with  benefits,  even  the  God  of  our  sal- 
vation. 

He  that  is  our  God  is  the  God  of  salva- 
tion ;  and  unto  God  the  Lord  belong  the 
issues  from  death. 

The  Lord  hath  said,  I  will  bring  again 
from  Bashan,  I  will  bring  my  people  again 
from  the  depths  of  the  sea. 

Sing  unto  God,  0  ye  kingdoms  of  the 
earth ;  0  sing  praises  unto  the  Lord ; 

To  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heaven  of 
heavens,  which  were  of  old ;  lo,  he  doth 
send  out  his  voice,  and  that  a  mighty 
voice. 

Ascribe  ye  strength  unto  God :  his  ex- 
cellency is  over  Israel,  and  his  strength  is 
in  the  clouds. 

0  God,  thou  art  terrible  out  of  thy  holy 
places:  the  God  of  Israel  is  he  that  givcth 
strength  and  power  unto  his  people. 
Blessed  be  God. 

As  for  me,  when  I  am  poor  and  in  heavi- 
ness, thy  help,  0  God,  shall  lift  me  up. 
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the  psalter.  Day  15. 

I  will  praise  the  Name  of  God  with  a 
song,  and  magnify  it  with  thanksgiving. 

This  also  shall  please  the  Lord  better 
than  a  bullock  that  hath  horns  and  hoofs. 

The  humble  shall  consider  this,  and  be 
glad  :  seek  ye  after  God,  and  your  soul 
shall  live. 

For  the  Lord  heareth  the  poor,  and  de- 
spiseth  not  his  prisoners. 

Let  heaven  and  earth  praise  him  :  the 
sea,  and  all  that  moveth  therein. 

For  God  will  save  Sion,  and  build  the 
cities  of  Judah,  that  men  may  dwell  there, 
and  have  it  in  possession. 

The  posterity  also  of  his  servants  shall 
inherit  it ;  and  they  that  love  his  Name 
shall  dwell  therein. 


THE   FIFTEENTH    DAY. 

fHormng  JJraper. 

From  Psalms  71,  72. 

N  thee,  0  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust ; 
let  me  never  be  put  to  confusion,  but 
rid  me,  and  deliver  me,  in  thy  righteous- 
ness ;  incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  save 
me. 

Be   thou  my  stronghold,  whereunto  I 
may  always  resort :  thou  hast  promised  to 
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Day  15.  the  psalter. 

help  me,  for  thou  art  my  house  of  defence, 
and  my  castle. 

Deliver  me,  0  my  God,  out  of  the  hand 
of  the  ungodly,  out  of  the  hand  of  the  un- 
righteous and  cruel  man. 

For  thou,  0  Lord  God,  art  the  thing 
that  I  long  for  :  thou  art  my  hope,  even 
from  my  youth. 

Through  thee  have  I  heen  ho] den  up 
ever  since  I  was  horn  :  thou  art  he  that 
took  me  out  of  my  mother's  womb  :  my 
praise  shall  be  always  of  thee. 

0  let  my  mouth  be  rilled  with  thy  praise, 
that  I  may  sing  of  thy  glory  and  honor  all 
the  day  long. 

Cast  me  not  away  in  the  time  of  age ; 
forsake  me  not  when  my  strength  faileth 
me. 

Go  not  far  from  me,  0  God ;  my  God, 
haste  thee  to  help  me. 

1  will  hope  continually,  and  will  yet 
praise  thee  more  and  more. 

My  mouth  shall  daily  speak  of  thy 
righteousness  and  salvation;  for  I  know 
no  end  thereof. 

I  will  go  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord 
God :  I  will  make  mention  of  thy  right- 
eousness, even  of  thine  only. 

0  God,  thou  hast  taught  me  from  my 
youth :  and  hitherto  have  I  declared  thy 
wondrous  works. 

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THE  psalter.  Day  15. 

Now  also,  when  I  am  old  and  grey 
headed,  0  God,  forsake  me  not;  until  I 
have  showed  thy  strength  unto  this  gene- 
ration,  and  thy  power  to  every  one  that 
is  to  come. 

Thy  righteousness,  0  God,  is  very  high, 
and  great  things  are  thev  that  thou  hast 
done:  0  God,  who  is  like  unto  thee! 

Thou,  which  hast  showed  me  great  and 
sore  troubles,  shalt  quicken  me  again,  and 
shalt  bring  me  up  again  from  the  depths 
of  the  earth. 

Thou  shalt  judge  thy  people  according 
unto  right,  and  defend  the  poor. 

The  mountains  also  shall  bring  peace, 
and  the  little  hills  righteousness  unto  the 
people. 

He  shall  judge  the  poor  of  the  people, 
he  shall  save  the  children  of  the  needy, 
and  shall  break  in  pieces  the  oppressor. 

They  shall  fear  thee  as  long  as  the  sun 
and  moon  endure,  throughout  all  genera- 
tions. 

He  shall  come  down  like  the  rain  upon 
the  mown  grass:  as  showers  that  water 
the  earth. 

In  his  time  shall  the  righteous  flourish ; 
yea,  and  abundance  of  peace,  so  long  as 
the  moon  endureth. 

lie  shall  have  dominion  also  from  sea 


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Day  15.  the  psalter. 

to  sea,  and  from  the  river  unto  the  ends 
of  the  earth. 

They  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness  shall 
kneel  before  him;  his  enemies  shall  lick 
the  dust. 

All  kings  shall  fall  down  before  him ; 
all  nations  shall  do  him  service. 

For  he  shall  deliver  the  poor  when  he 
crieth ;  the  needy  also,  and  him  that  hath 
no  helper. 

He  shall  be  favorable  to  the  simple  and 
needy,  and  shall  preserve  the  souls  of  the 
poor. 

He  shall  deliver  their  souls  from  false- 
hood and  wrong;  and  dear  shall  their 
blood  be  in  his  sight. 

He  shall  live,  and  unto  him  shall  be 
given  of  the  gold  of  Arabia;  prayer  shall 
be  made  ever  unto  him,  and  daily  shall 
he  be  praised. 

There  shall  be  an  handful  of  corn  in 
the  earth  upon  the  top  of  the  mountains; 
the  fruit  thereof  shall  shake  like  Lebanon : 
and  they  of  the  city  shall  nourish  like 
grass  of  the  earth. 

His  Name  shall  endure  for  ever:  his 
Name  shall  be  continued  so  long  as  the 
sun:  and  men  shall  be  blessed  in  him: 
all  nations  shall  call  him  blessed. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of 
Israel,  who  only  doeth  wondrous  things. 
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the  psalter.  Day  15. 

And  blessed  be  his  glorious  Name  for 
ever:  and  let  the  whole  earth  be  filled 
with  his  glory;  Amen,  and  Amen. 

Coming  {Jrctmr 

From  Psalms  73,  74,  75,  76. 

TRULY  God  is  loving  unto  Israel :  even 
unto  such  as  are  of  a  clean  heart. 

Thou  shalt  guide  me  with  thy  counsel, 
and  afterward  receive  me  to  glory. 

Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  thee?  and 
there  is  none  upon  earth  that  I  desire  in 
comparison  of  thee. 

My  flesh  and  my  heart  faileth;  but  God 
is  the  strength  of  my  heart,  and  my  por- 
tion for  ever. 

It  is  good  for  me  to  draw  near  to  God: 
I  have  put  my  trust  in  the  Lord  God,  that 
I  may  declare  all  thy  works  in  the  gates 
of  the  daughter  of  Sion. 

God  is  my  King  of  old,  working  salva- 
tion in  the  midst  of  the  earth. 

The  day  is  thine, and  the  night  is  thine; 
thou  hast  prepared  the  light  and  the  sun. 

Thou  hast  set  all  the  borders  of  the 
earth;  thou  hast  made  summer  and  winter. 

Unto  thee,  O  God,  do  we  give  thanks; 
yea,  unto  thee  do  we  give  thanks  : 

For  that  thy  Xame  is  near,  thy  won- 
drous works  declare. 
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Day  15.  the  psalter. 

I  said  unto  the  fools,  Deal  not  so 
madly;  and  to  the  ungodly,  Set  not  up 
your  horn. 

Set  not  up  your  horn  on  high,  and 
speak  not  with  a  stiff  neck. 

Eor  promotion  cometh  neither  from  the 
east,  nor  from  the  west,  nor  yet  from  the 
south. 

But  God  is  the  judge :  he  putteth  down 
one,  and  setteth  up  another. 

For  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord  there  is  a 
cup,  and  the  wine  is  red;  it  is  full  niixt, 
and  he  poureth  out  of  the  same. 

As  for  the  dregs  thereof,  all  the  ungodly 
of  the  earth  shall  drink  them,  and  suck 
them  out. 

But  I  will  talk  of  the  God  of  Jacoh, 
and  praise  him  for  ever. 

Thou,  even  thou  art  to  be  feared;  and 
who  may  stand  in  thy  sight,  when  thou 
art  angry? 

Thou  didst  cause  thy  judgment  to  be 
heard  from  heaven ;  the  earth  trembled, 
and  was  still, 

When  God  arose  to  judgment,  and  to 
help  all  the  meek  upon  earth. 

Surely  the  wrath  of  man  shall  praise 
thee :  the  remainder  of  wrath  shalt  thou 
restrain. 

*  Promise  unto  the  Lord  your  God,  and 

keep  it,  all  ye  that  are  round  about  him ; 

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THE    PSALTER.  Day  16. 

bring  presents  unto  him  that  ought  to  be 
feared. 

He  shall  cut  off  the  spirit  of  princes : 
and  is  terrible  to  the  kings  of  the  earth. 


THE    SIXTEENTH    DAY. 

Morning  ftraw. 

Psalm  77. 

I  CRIED  unto  God  with  my  voice,  even 
unto  God  with  my  voice ;  and  he  gave 
ear  unto  me. 

In  the  time  of  my  trouble  I  sought  the 
Lord  :  my  sore  ran,  and  ceased  not  in  the 
night-season;  my  soul  refused  comfort, 

I  remembered  God,  and  was  troubled : 
I  complained,  and  my  spirit  was  over- 
whelmed. 

Thou  boldest  mine  eyes  waking  :  I  am 
so  troubled  that  I  cannot  speak. 

I  have  considered  the  days  of  old,  the 
years  of  ancient  times. 

I  call  to  remembrance  my  song  in  the 
night :  I  commune  with  mine  own  heart : 
and  my  spirit  made  diligent  search. 

Will  the  Lord  absent  himself  for  ever  ? 
and  will  he  be  no  more  intreated  ? 

Is  his  mercy  clean  gone  for  ever  ?  and 
371 


Day  16.  the  psalter. 

is  his  promise  come  utterly  to  an  end  for 


evermore 


Hath  God  forgotten  to  be  gracious  ? 
and  will  he  shut  up  his  loving  kindness  in 
displeasure  ? 

And  I  said,  It  is  mine  own  infirmity : 
but  I  will  remember  the  years  of  the  right 
hand  of  the  Most  High. 

I  will  remember  the  works  of  the  Lord, 
and  call  to  mind  thy  wonders  of  old  time. 

I  will  think  also  of  all  thy  works,  and 
my  talking  shall  be  of  thy  doings. 

Thy  way,  O  God,  is  holy :  who  is  so 
great  a  God  as  our  God  ? 

Thou  art  the  God  that  dost  wonders, 
and  hast  declared  thy  power  among  the 
people. 

Thou  hast  with  thine  arm  redeemed  thy 
people,  even  the  sons  of  Jacob  and  Joseph. 

The  waters  saw  thee,  0  God,  the  waters 
saw  thee,  and  were  afraid ;  the  depths 
also  were  troubled. 

The  clouds  poured  out  water,  the  air 
thundered,  and  thine  arrows  went  abroad. 

The  voice  of  thy  thunder  was  heard 
round  about :  the  lightnings  shone  upon 
the  ground;  the  earth  was  moved  and 
shook  withal. 

Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  thy  paths  in 
the  great  waters,  and  thy  footsteps  are  not 
known. 

372 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  Vj. 

Thou  leddest  thy  people  like  sheep,  by 
the  hand  of  Moses  and  Aaron, 


(Braning  ftrcrmr. 
Fi'orn  Psalms  84,  85. 

HO  \V  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles,  0 
Lord  of  hosts! 

My  soul  longeth,  yea  even  fainteth  for 
the  courts  of  the  Lord :  my  heart  and  my 
flesh  crieth  out  for  the  living  God. 

Yea.  the  sparrow  hath  found  her  an 
house,  and  the  swallow  a  nest,  where  she 
may  lay  her  young ;  even  thy  altars,  0 
Lord  of  hosts,  my  King  and  my  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy 
house  ;  they  will  be  alway  praising  thee. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in 
thee ;  in  whose  heart  are  thy  ways. 

Who  going  through  the  vale  of  misery, 
use  it  for  a  well ;  and  the  pools  are  filled 
with  water. 

They  will  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
and  unto  the  God  of  gods  appeareth  every 
one  of  them  in  Sion. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer ; 
hearken,  0  God  of  Jacob. 

For  one  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than 
a  thousand. 

1  had  rather  be  a  door-keeper  in  the 
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Day  16.  the  psalter. 

house  of  my  God,  than  to  dwell  in  the 
tents  of  ungodliness. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield  •. 
the  Lord  will  give  grace  and  glory :  and 
no  good  thing  shall  he  withhold  from  them 
that  live  a  godly  life. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man 
that  putteth  his  trust  in  thee. 

Lord,  thou  art  become  gracious  unto 
thy  land ;  thou  hast  turned  away  the  cap- 
tivity of  Jacob. 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  offence  of  thy 
people,  and  covered  all  their  sins. 

Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  displea- 
sure, and  turned  thyself  from  thy  wrath- 
ful indignation. 

Turn  us  then,  0  God  our  Saviour,  and 
let  thine  anger  cease  from  us. 

Wilt  thou  be  displeased  at  us  for  ever  ? 
and  wilt  thou  stretch  out  thy  wrath  from 
one  generation  to  another  ? 

"Wilt  thou  not  turn  again,  and  quicken 
us,  that  thy  people  may  rejoice  in  thee  ? 

Show  us  thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  and  grant 
us  thy  salvation. 

1  will  hearken  what  the  Lord  God  will 
say  concerning  me;  for  he  shall  speak 
peace  unto  his  people,  and  to  his  saints, 
that  they  turn  not  again. 

For  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear 
him ;  that  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 
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the  psalter.  Day  17. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together: 
righteousness  and  peace  have  kissed  each 
other. 

Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth; 
and  righteousness  shall  look  down  from 
heaven. 

Yea,  the  Lord  shall  show  loving  kind- 
ness ;  and  our  land  shall  give  her  increase. 

Righteousness  shall  go  before  him; 
and  shall  set  us  in  the  way  of  his  steps. 


THE    SEVENTEENTH    DAY. 

UTorntng  flramr. 

From  Psalms  86,  89. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  0  Lord;  for  I  will 
call  daily  upon  thee. 

Comfort  the  soul  of  thy  servant ;  for 
unto  thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  good  and  gracious, 
and  of  great  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call 
upon  thee. 

Give  ear,  0  Lord,  unto  my  prayer;  and 
attend  to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

In  the  time  of  my  trouble  I  will  call 
upon  thee  ;  for  thou  hearest  me. 

Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto 
thee,  0  Lord ;  there  is  none  that  can  do 
as  thou  doest. 

375 


Day  17.  the  psalter. 

All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made,  shall 
come  and  worship  thee,  0  Lord;  and 
shall  glorify  thy  Name. 

For  thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous 
things  :  thou  art  God  alone. 

Teach  me  thy  way,  0  Lord,  and  I  will 
walk  in  thy  truth  :  0  knit  my  heart  unto 
thee,  that  I  may  fear  thy  Name. 

I  will  thank  thee,  0  Lord  my  God,  with 
all  my  heart;  and  will  praise  thy  name 
for  evermore. 

For  great  is  thy  mercy  toward  me ;  and 
thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  the 
nethermost  hell. 

Thou,  0  Lord  God,  art  full  of  compas- 
sion and  mercy,  long-suffering,  plenteous 
in  goodness  and  truth. 

O  turn  thee  then  unto  me,  and  have 
mercy  upon  me ;  give  thy  strength  unto 
thy  servant,  and  help  the  son  of  thine 
handmaid. 

My  song  shall  be  alway  of  the  loving 
kindness  of  the  Lord;  with  my  mouth 
will  I  ever  be  showing  thy  truth  from  one 
generation  to  another. 

For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  set  up 
for  ever ;  thy  truth  shalt  thou  stablish  in 
the  heavens. 

0  Lord,  the  very  heavens  shall  praise 
thy  wondrous  works ;  and  thy  truth  in  the 
congregation  of  the  saints. 
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the  psalter.  Day  17. 

For  who  is  he  among  the  clouds,  that 
shall  be  compared  unto  the  Lord  ? 

And  what  is  he  among  the  gods,  that 
shall  be  like  unto  the  Lord  ? 

God  is  very  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the 
council  of  the  saints,  and  to  be  had  in 
reverence  of  all  them  that  are  round 
about  him. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  who  is  like  unto 
thee  ?  thy  truth,  most  mighty  Lord,  is  on 
every  side. 

Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea;  thou 
stillest  the  waves  thereof  when  they  arise. 

The  heavens  are  thine,  the  earth  also  is 
thine;  thou  hast  laid  the  foundation  of  the 
round  world,  and  all  that  therein  is. 

Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm ;  strong  is  thy 
hand,  and  high  is  thy  right  hand. 

Righteousness  and  equity  are  the  habi- 
tation of  thy  seat ;  mercy  and  truth  shall 
go  before  thy  face. 

Blessed  is  the  people,  O  Lord,  that  can 
rejoice  in  thee;  they  shall  walk  in  the 
light  of  thy  countenance. 

Their  delight  shall  be  daily  in  thy 
Name ;  and  in  thy  righteousness  shall 
they  make  their  boast. 

For  thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength, 
and  in  thy  loving  kindness  thou  shalt  lift 
up  our  horns. 

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Day  17.  THE    PSALTER. 

For  the  Lord  is  our  defence ;  the  holy 
One  of  Israel  is  our  Xing. 

(Snemng  Prettier. 
From  Psalms  90,  91. 

LORD,  thou  hast  been  our  refuge,  from 
one  generation  to  another. 
.  Before   the    mountains   were   brought 
forth,  or  ever   the  earth   and  the  world 
were  made,  thou  art  God  from  everlast- 
ing, and  world  without  end. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction ;  again 
thou  sayest,  Come  again,  ye  children  of 
men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are 
but  as  yesterday ;  seeing  that  is  past  as  a 
watch  in  the  night. 

As  soon  as  thou  scatterest  them,  they 
are  even  as  a  sleep;  and  fade  away  sud- 
denly like  the  grass. 

In  the  morning  it  is  green,  and  groweth 
up;  but  in  the  evening  it  is  cut  down, 
dried  up,  and  withered. 

For  we  consume  away  in  thy  displea- 
sure, and  are  afraid  at  thy  wrathful  indig- 
nation. 

Thou  hast  set  our  misdeeds  before 
thee ;  and  our  secret  sins  in  the  light  of 
thy  countenance. 

For  when  thou  art  angry,  all  our  days 
378 


the  psalter.  Day  17. 

are  gone :  we  bring  our  years  to  an  end, 
as  it  were  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  age  are  threescore 
years  and  ten;  and  though  men  be  so 
strong  that  they  come  to  fourscore  years, 
yet  ;s  their  strength  then  but  labor  and 
sorrow ;  so  soon  passeth  it  away,  and  we 
are  gone. 

But  who  regardeth  the  power  of  thy 
wrath':  for  even  thereafter  as  a  man 
feareth,  so  is  thy  displeasure. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that 
we  may  apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Turn  thee  again,  O  Lord,  at  the  last, 
and  be  gracious  unto  thy  servants. 

0  satisfy  us  with  thy  mercy,  and  that 
soon:  so  shall  we  rejoice  and  be  glad  all 
the  days  of  our  life. 

Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days 
wherein  thou  hast  afflicted  us.  and  the 
years  wherein  we  have  seen  evil. 

Show  thy  servants  thy  work,  and  their 
children  thy  glory. 

And  the  glorious  Majesty  of  the  Lord 
our  God  be  upon  us  :  and  establish  thou 
the  work  of  our  hands  upon  us:  yea  the 
work  of  our  hands  establish  thou  it. 

He  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of 
the  most  High,  shall  abide  under  the 
shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

1  will  Bay  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  refuge, 

379 


Day  17.  the  psalter. 

and  my  fortress:  my  God;  in  him  will  I 
trust. 

Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the 
snare  of  the  hunter,  and  from  the  noi- 
some pestilence. 

He  shall  defend  thee  under  his  wings, 
and  thou  shalt  be  safe  under  his  feathers ; 
his  faithfulness  and  truth  shall  be  thy 
shield  and  buckler. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  any  terror  by 
night,  nor  for  the  arrow  that  nieth  by 
day; 

For  the  pestilence  that  walketk  in 
darkness,  nor  for  the  sickness  that  de- 
stroy eth  in  the  noon-day. 

A  thousand  shall  tall  beside  thee,  and 
ten  thousand  at  thy  right  hand;  but  it 
shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  my  hope  ;  thou  hast 
set  thine  house  of  defence  very  high. 

There  shall  no  evil  happen  unto  thee, 
neither  shall  any  plague  come  nigh  thy 
dwelling. 

For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge 
over  thee,  to  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

They  shall  bear  thee  in  their  hands, 
that  thou  hurt  not  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

Thou  shalt  go  upon  the  lion  and  adder : 
the  young  lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou 
tread  under  thy  feet. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me, 
380 


the  psalter.  Day  18. 

therefore  will  I  deliver  him;  I  will  set 
him  up,  because  he  hath  known  my  Xame. 

He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  hear 
him:  yea,  I  am  with  him  in  trouble;  I 
will  deliver  him,  and  bring  him  to  honor. 

With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and 
show  him  my  salvation. 


THE    EIGHTEENTH   DAY. 

Ulornmg  flramr. 
From  Psalms  92,  93,  94. 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto 
the  Lord,  and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy 
Name,  0  most  High : 

To  show  forth  thy  loving  kindness  in 
the  morning,  and  thy  faithfulness  every 
night, 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and 
upon  the  lute;  upon  a  loud  instrument, 
and  upon  the  harp. 

For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad 
through  thy  work :  I  will  triumph  in  the 
wrorks  of  thy  hands. 

0  Lord,  how  glorious  are  thy  works! 
thy  thoughts  are  very  deep. 

An  unwise  man  doth  not  well  consider 
this,  and  a  fool  doth  not  understand  it. 

When  the  wicked  spring  as  the  grass, 
381 


Day  18.  the  psalter. 

and  when  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  do 
flourish;  it  is  that  they  shall  be  destroyed 
for  ever:  but  thou,  Lord,  art  most  high 
for  evermore. 

For  lo,  thine  enemies,  0  Lord,  lo,  thine 
enemies  shall  perish;  and  all  the  workers 
of  wickedness  shall  be  destroyed. 

But  mine  horn  shall  be  exalted  like  the 
horn  of  an  unicorn;  I  shall  be  anointed 
with  fresh  oil. 

The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  a  palnu 
tree,  and  shall  spread  abroad  like  a  cedai 
in  Libanus. 

Such  as  be  planted  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  shall  flourish  in  the  courts  of  the 
house  of  our  God. 

That  they  may  show  how  true  the  Lord 
my  strength  is,  and  that  there  is  no  un- 
righteousness in  him. 

The  Lord  reigneth,  he  is  clothed  with 
majesty;  the  Lord  is  clothed  with  strength, 
wherewith  he  hath  girded  himself. 

He  hath  made  the  round  world  so  sure, 
that  it  cannot  be  moved. 

Ever  since  the  world  began  hath  thy 
seat  been  prepared :  thou  art  from  ever- 
lasting. 

The  floods  are  risen,  0  Lord,  the  floods 
have  lift  up  their  voice ;  the  floods  lift  up 
their  waves. 

The  waves  of  the  sea  are  mighty,  and 
382 


the  psalter.  Day  18, 

rage   horribly;   but   yet  the   Lord,  who 
dwelleth  on  high,  is  mightier. 

Thy  testimonies,  0  Lord,  are  very  sure  : 
holiness  becometh  thine  house  for  ever. 

How  long  shall  all  wicked  doers  speak 
so  disdainfully,  and  make  such  proud 
boasting? 

Yet  they  say,  The  Lord  shall  not  see, 
neither  shall  the  God  of  Jacob  regard  it. 

Take  heed,  ye  unwise  among  the  peo- 
ple :  0  ye  fools,  when  will  ye  understand? 

He  that  planted  the  ear,  shall  he  not 
hear?  or  he  that  made  the  eye,  shall  he 
not  see? 

He  that  chastiseth  the  heathen,  shall 
not  he  correct?  he  that  teacheth  man 
knowledge,  shall  not  he  know? 

The  Lord  knoweth  the  thoughts  of 
man,  that  they  are  but  vain. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  chasten- 
est,  0  Lord,  and  teachest  him  in  thy  law; 

That  thou  mayest  give  him  patience  in 
time  of  adversity,  until  the  pit  be  digged 
up  for  the  ungodly. 

For  the  Lord  will  not  fail  his  people ; 
neither  will  he  forsake  his  inheritance. 

But  judgment  shall  return  unto  right- 
eousness: and  all  the  upright  in  heart 
shall  follow  it. 

Unless  the  Lord  had  been  my  help,  my 
soul  had  almost  dwelt  in  silence. 
383 


Day  18.  the  psalter. 

When  I  said,  My  foot  slippeth;  thy 
mercy,  0  Lord,  held  me  up. 

In  the  multitude  of  the  sorrows  that  I 
had  in  my  heart,  thy  comforts  have  re- 
freshed my  soul. 

(fftjenmg  JJraper. 

From  Psalms  95,  96. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord;  let 
us  heartily  rejoice  in  the  strength  of 
our  salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with 
thanksgiving ;  and  show  ourselves  glad  in 
him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God;  and  a 
great  King  above  all  gods. 

In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners  of  the 
earth ;  and  the  strength  of  the  hills  is  his 
also. 

The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it;  and  his 
hands  prepared  the  dry  land. 

0  come,  let  us  worship  and  fall  clown, 
and  kneel  before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 

For  he  is  the  Lord  our  God;  and  we 
are  the  people  of  his  pasture,  and  the 
sheep  of  his  hand. 

To-day  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice,  harden 
not  your  hearts  as  in  the  provocation,  and 
as  in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the  wilder- 
ness; 

384 


the  psalter.  Day  18. 

When  your  fathers  tempted  me,  proved 
me,  and  saw  my  works. 

Forty  years  long  was  I  grieved  with 
this  generation,  and  said,  It  is  a  people 
that  do  err  in  their  hearts,  for  they  have 
not  known  my  ways : 

Unto  whom  I  sware  in  my  wrath,  that 
they  should  not  enter  into  my  rest. 

O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  sing 
unto  the  Lord,  all  the  whole  earth. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and  praise  his 
Xame;  be  telling  of  his  salvation  from 
day  to  day. 

Declare  his  honor  unto  the  heathen, 
and  his  wonders  unto  all  people. 

For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  cannot 
worthily  be  praised;  he  is  more  to  be 
feared  than  all  gods. 

As  for  all  the  gods  of  the  heathen,  they 
are  but  idols;  but  it  is  the  Lord  that  made 
the  heavens. 

Glory  and  worship  are  before  him; 
power  and  honor  are  in  his  sanctuary. 

Ascribe  unto  the  Lord,  0  ye  kindreds 
of  the  people,  ascribe  unto  the  Lord  wor- 
ship and  power. 

Ascribe  unto  the  Lord  the  honor  due 
unto  his  Xame ;  bring  presents,  and  come 
into  his  courts. 

0  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of 

33  385 


Day  19.  the  psalter. 

holiness;  let  the  whole  earth  stand  in  awe 
of  him. 

Tell  it  out  among  the  heathen,  that  the 
Lord  is  King;  and  that  it  is  he  who  hath 
made,  the  round  world  so  fast  that  it  can- 
not be  moved;  and  how  that  he  shall 
judge  the  people  righteously. 

Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the 
earth  be  glad;  let  the  sea  make  a  noise, 
and  all  that  therein  is. 

Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  in 
it;  then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood 
rejoice  before  the  Lord. 

For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  judge 
the  earth ;  and  with  righteousness  to  judge 
the  world,  and  the  people  with  his  truth. 


THE    NINETEENTH    DAY. 

Morning  draper. 
Psalms  97,  98. 

THE  Lord  is  King,  the  earth   may  be 
glad  thereof;   yea,  the  multitude  of 
the  isles  may  be  glad  thereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about 
him:  righteousness  and  judgment  are  the 
habitation  of  his  seat. 

There  shall  go  a  fire  before  him,  and 
burn  up  his  enemies  on  every  side. 

His    lightnings    gave    shine   unto    the 
world :   the  earth  saw  it,  and  was  afraid. 
386 


the  psalter.  Day  19. 

The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  pres- 
ence of  the  Lord;  at  the  presence  of  the 
Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

The  heavens  have  declared  his  right- 
eousness, and  all  the  people  have  seen  his 
glory. 

Confounded  be  all  they  that  worship 
carved  images,  and  that  delight  in  vain 
gods :  worship  him,  all  ye  gods. 

Sion  heard  of  it,  and  rejoiced;  and  the 
daughters  of  Judah  were  glad,  because  of 
thy  judgments,  O  Lord. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  higher  than  all  that 
are  in  the  earth:  thou  art  exalted  far 
above  all  gocls. 

O  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  see  that  ye  hate 
the  thing  which  is  evil :  the  Lord  preserv- 
eth  the  souls  of  his  saints;  he  shall  deliver 
them  from  the  hand  of  the  ungodly. 

There  is  sprung  up  a  light  for  the  right- 
eous, and  joyful  gladness  for  such  as  are 
true-hearted. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous ;  and 
give  thanks  for  a  remembrance  of  his 
holiness. 

0  siug  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  for 
he  hath  done  marvellous  things. 

With  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his 
holy  arm,  hath  he  gotten  himself  the  vic- 
tory. 

The  Lord  declared  his  salvation;  his 
387 


Day  19.  the  psalter. 

righteousness  hath  he  openly  showed  in 
the  sight  of  the  heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and 
truth  toward  the  house  of  Israel;  and  all 
the  ends  of  the  world  hath  seen  the  sal- 
vation of  our  God. 

Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord, 
all  ye  lands;  sing, rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp ;  sing  to 
the  harp  with  a  psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

With  trumpets  also  and  shawms,  O 
show  yourselves  joyful  before  the  Lord, 
the  King. 

Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that 
therein  is;  the  round  world,  and  they  that 
dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let 
the  hills  be  joyful  together  before  the 
Lord;  for  he  is  come  to  judge  the  earth. 

With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the 
world,  and  the  people  with  equity. 


(fomtng  ftramr. 

From  Psalms  99,  100,  101. 

THE  Lord  reigneth ;  let  the  people  trem- 
ble :  he  sitteth  between  the  Cherubim ; 
let  the  earth  be  moved. 

The  Lord  is  great  in  Sion,  and  high 
above  all  people. 

388 


the  psalter.  Day  19. 

Let  them  praise  thy  great  and  terrible 
Name;  for  it  is  holy. 

Exalt  ye  the  Lord  our  God,  and  wor- 
ship at  his  footstool ;  for  he  is  holy. 

Moses  and  Aaron  among  his  priests, 
and  Samuel  among  such  as  call  upon  his 
Name;  they  called  upon  the  Lord,  and 
he  answered  them. 

He  spake  unto  them  in  the  cloudy  pil- 
lar: they  kept  his  testimonies,  and  the 
law  that  he  gave  them. 

Thou  answeredst  them,  0  Lord,  our 
God:  thou  wast  a  God  that  forgavest 
them,  though  thou  tookest  vengeance  of 
their  inventions. 

Exalt  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at 
his  holy  hill ;  for  the  Lord  our  God  is  holy. 

0  be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands : 
serve  the  Lord  with  gladness,  and  come 
before  his  presence  with  a  song. 

Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  he  is  God;  it 
is  he  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  our- 
selves ;  we  are  his  people,  and  the  sheep 
of  his  pasture. 

0  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with 
thanksgiving,  and  into  his  courts  with 
praise;  be  thankful  unto  him,  and  speak 
good  of  his  Name. 

For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is 
everlasting;  and  his  truth  endureth  from 
generation  to  generation. 
83*  389 


Day  20.  the  psalter. 

My  song  shall  be  of  mercy  and  judg- 
ment; unto  thee,  0  Lord,  will  I  sing. 

0  let  me  have  understanding  in  the 
way  of  godliness! 

When  wilt  thou  come  unto  me  ?  I  will 
walk  in  my  house  with  a  perfect  heart. 

1  will  set  no  wicked  thing  before  mine 
eyes :  I  hate  the  work  of  them  that  turn 
aside;  it  shall  not  cleave  to  me. 

A  froward  heart  shall  depart  from  me ; 
I  will  not  know  a  wicked  person. 

Whoso  privily  slandereth  his  neighbor, 
him  will  I  destroy. 

Whoso  hath  also  a  proud  look  and  high 
stomach,  I  will  not  suffer  him. 

Mine  eyes  look  upon  such  as  are  faithful 
in  the  land,  that  they  may  dwell  with  me. 

Whoso  leadeth  a  godly  life,  he  shall  be 
my  servant. 

There  shall  no  deceitful  person  dwell 
in  my  house ;  he  that  telleth  lies  shall  not 
tarry  in  my  sight. 


THE    TWENTIETH    DAY. 

ilTornmg  Jpramr. 
From  Psalms  102,  103. 

THE  Lord  hath  looked  down  from  his 
sanctuary;  out  of  the  heaven  did  the 
Lord  behold  the  earth ; 
390 


THE  psalter.  Day  20. 

That  he  might  hear  the  mournings  of 
such  as  are  in  captivity,  and  deliver  the 
children  appointed  unto  death; 

That  they  may  declare  the  Name  of  the 
Lord  in  Sion,  and  his  praise  in  Jerusalem. 

I  said,  0  my  God,  take  me  not  away  in 
the  midst  of  mine  age ;  as  for  thy  years, 
they  endure  throughout  all  generations. 

Thou,  Lord,  in  the  beginning  hast  laid 
the  foundation  of  the  earth,  and  the 
heavens  are  the  work  of  thy  hands. 

They  shall  perish,  hut  thou  shaft  endure : 
they  all  shall  wax  old  as  doth  a  garment; 

And  as  a  vesture  shalt  thou  change  them , 
and  they  shall  he  changed ;  hut  thou  art  the 
same,  and  thy  years  shall  not  fail. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul;  and  all 
that  is  within  me,  praise  his  holy  Xame. 

Praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  forget 
not  all  his  benefits  : 

\Vho  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth 
all  thine  infirmities; 

WTio  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction, 
and  crowneth  thee  with  mercy  and  loving 
kindness; 

"Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good 
things  ;  so  that  thy  youth  is  renewed  like 
the  eagle's. 

The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and 
judgment  for  all  them  that  are  oppressed 
with  wrong. 

391 


Day  20.  the  psalter. 

He  showed  his  ways  unto  Moses,  his 
works  unto  the  children  of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  full  of  compassion  and  mer- 
cy, long-suffering,  and  of  great  goodness. 

He  will  not  alway  be  chiding ;  neither 
keepeth  he  his  anger  forever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins ; 
nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  wicked- 
nesses. 

For  look  how  high  the  heaven  is  in  com- 
parison of  the  earth ;  so  great  is  his  mercy 
also  toward  them  that  fear  him. 

Look  how  wide  also  the  east  is  from  the 
west ;  so  far  hath  he  set  our  sins  from  us. 

Yea,  like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  own 
children ;  even  so  is  the  Lord  merciful 
unto  them  that  fear  him. 

For  he  knoweth  our  frame ;  he  remem- 
bereth  that  we  are  but  dust. 

The  days  of  man  are  but  as  grass ;  for 
lie  flourisheth  as  a  flower  of  the  field. 

For  as  soon  as  the  wind  goeth  over  it, 
it  is  gone ;  and  the  place  thereof  shall 
know  it  no  more. 

But  the  merciful  goodness  of  the  Lord 
endureth  for  ever  and  ever  upon  them  that 
fear  him;  and  his  righteousness  upon 
children's  children ; 

Even  upon  such  as  keep  his  covenant, 
and  think  upon  his  commandments  to  do 
them. 

392 


the  psalter.  Day  20. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  seat  in 
heaven,  and  his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

0  praise  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  his,  ye 
that  excel  in  strength ;  ye  that  fulfil  his 
(•<  nnmandment,  and  hearken  unto  the  voice 
of  his  word. 

0  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts  ;  ye 
servants  of  his  that  do  his  pleasure. 

0  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works 
of  his,  in  all  places  of  his  dominion :  praise 
thou  the  Lord,  0  my  soul. 

(Boating  Jprawr. 
Psalm  104. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  0  my  soul:  0  Lord, 
my  God,  thou  art  become  exceeding 
glorious;  thou  art  clothed  with  majesty 
and  honor. 

Who  coverest  thyself  with  light,  as  with 
a  garment:  who  stretchest  out  the  heavens 
like  a  curtain : 

AVho  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers 
in  the  waters:  who  makeththe  clouds  his 
chariot :  who  walketh  upon  the  wings  of 
the  wind  : 

AVho  maketli  his  angels  spirits ;  his 
ministers  a  naming  fire  : 

Who  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth, 
that  it  should  not  be  removed  for  ever. 

Thou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep^s  with 
393 


Day  20.  the  psalter. 

a  garment :   the  waters  stood  above  the 
mountains. 

At  thy  rebuke  they  fled ;  at  the  voice 
of  thy  thunder  they  hasted  away. 

They  go  up  by  the  mountains ;  they  go 
down  by  the  valleys  unto  the  place  which 
thou  hast  founded  for  them. 

Thou  hast  set  a  bound  that  they  may 
not  pass  over ;  that  they  turn  not  again  to 
cover  the  earth. 

He  sendeth  the  springs  into  the  valleys, 
which  run  among  the  hills. 

All  beasts  of  the  field  drink  thereof,  and 
the  wild  asses  quench  their  thirst. 

Beside  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  air 
have  their  habitation,  and  sing  among  the 
branches. 

He  watereth  the  hills  from  above  ;  the 
earth  is  filled  with  the  fruit  of  thy  works. 

He  bringeth  forth  grass  for  the  cattle, 
and  green  herb  for  the  sendee  of  men ; 

That  he  may  bring  food  out  of  the  earth, 
and  wine  that  maketh  glad  the  heart  of 
man ;  and  oil  to  make  him  a  cheerful 
countenance,  and  bread  to  strengthen 
man's  heart. 

The  trees  of  the  Lord  also  are  full  of 
sap ;  even  the  cedars  of  Libanus,  which  he 
hath  planted; 

Wherein  the  birds  make  their  nests;  and 
the  fir-trees  are  a  dwelling  for  the  stork. 
394 


THE   psalter.  Day  20. 

The  high  hills  are  a  refuge  for  the  wild 
goats ;  and  so  are  the  stony  rocks  for  the 
conies. 

He  appointed  the  moon  for  certain  sea- 
sons, and  the  sun  knoweth  his  going  down. 

Thou  makest  darkness  that  it  may  be 
night ;  wherein  all  the  beasts  of  the  forest 
do  move. 

The  lions  roaring  after  their  prey,  do 
seek  their  meat  from  G-od. 

The  sun  ariseth,  and  they  get  them 
away  together,  and  lay  them  down  in 
their  dens. 

Man  goeth  forth  to  his  work,  and  to 
his  labor,  until  the  evening. 

0  Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works ! 
in  wisdom  hast  thou  made  them  all ;  the 
earth  is  full  of  thy  riches. 

So  is  the  great  and  wide  sea  also ;  where- 
in are  things  creeping  innumerable,  both 
small  and  great  beasts. 

There  go  the  ships,  and  there  is  that 
Leviathan,  whom  thou  hast  made  to  take 
his  pastime  therein. 

These  wait  all  upon  thee,  that  thou 
mayest  give  them  meat  in  due  season. 

When  thou  givest  it  them,  they  gather 
it;  and  when  thou  openest  thy  hand,  they 
are  tilled  with  good. 

When  thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are 
troubled:  when  thou  takest  away  their 
395 


Day  21.  THE    PSALTER. 

breath,  they  die,  and  are  turned  again  to 
their  dust. 

When  thou  lettest  thy  breath  go  forth, 
they  shall  be  made ;  and  thou  shalt  renew 
the  face  of  the  earth. 

The  glorious  Majesty  of  the  Lord  shall 
endure  for  ever;  the  Lord  shall  rejoice  in 
his  works. 

The  earth  shall  tremble  at  the  look  of 
him;  if  he  do  but  touch  the  hills,  they 
shall  smoke. 

I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I 
live ;  I  will  praise  my  G-od  while  I  have 
my  being. 

My  meditation  of  him  shall  be  sweet: 
my  joy  shall  be  in  the  Lord. 

As  for  sinners,  they  shall  be  consumed 
out  of  the  earth,  and  the  ungodly  shall 
come  to  an  end.  Praise  thou  the  Lord, 
0  my  soul.      Praise  the  Lord. 


THE  TWENTY-FIRST    DAY. 

Utorning  JJramr. 
Psalm  107. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord;    for  he 
is  gracious,  and  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  say  so, 
396 


the  psalter.  Day  21. 

whom  he  hath  redeemed  from  the  hand 
of  the  enemy; 

And  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands, 
from  the  east  and  from  the  west;  from 
the  north,  and  from  the  south. 

They  went  astray  in  the  wilderness  out 
of  the  way,  and  found  no  city  to  dwell  in ; 

Hungry  and  thirsty,  their  soul  fainted 
in  them. 

Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their 
trouble,  and  he  saved  them  out  of  their 
distresses. 

He  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way, 
that  they  might  go  to  a  city  of  habitation. 

Oh  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the 
Lord  for  his  goodness,  and  for  his  won- 
derful works  to  the  children  of  men ! 

For  he  satisfieth  the  empty  soul,  and 
fllleth  the  hungry  soul  with  goodness. 

Such  as  sit  in  darkness,  and  in  the 
shadow  of  death,  being  fast  bound  in 
misery  and  iron; 

Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words 
of  the  Lord,  and  lightly  regarded  the 
counsel  of  the  Most  High : 

Therefore  he  also  brought  down  their 
heart  with  labor;  they  fell  down,  and 
there  was  none  to  help  them. 

So  when  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in 
their  trouble,  he  delivered  them  out  of 
their  distress. 

U  397 


Day  21.  the  psalter. 

For  be  brought  them  out  of  darkness, 
and  out  of  the  shadow  of  death,  and  brake 
their  bonds  in  sunder. 

Oh  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the 
Lord  for  his  goodness,  and  for  his  won- 
derful works  to  the  children  of  men ! 

For  he  hath  broken  the  gates  of  brass, 
and  smitten  the  bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 

Fools,  because  of  their  transgression,  and 
because  of  their  iniquities,  are  afflicted. 

Their  soul  abhorreth  all  manner  of 
meat;  and  they  draw  nigh  unto  the  gates 
of  death. 

Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their 
trouble,  and  he  saved  them  out  of  their 
distresses. 

He  sent  his  word,  and  healed  them; 
and  they  were  saved  from  their  destruc- 
tion. 

Oh  that  men  would  therefore  praise 
the  Lord  for  his  goodness,  and  for  his 
wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men ! 

That  they  would  offer  unto  him  the 
sacrifice  of  thanksgiving,  and  tell  out  his 
works  with  gladness! 

They  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships, 
that  do  business  in  great  waters; 

These  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and 
his  wonders  in  the  deep. 

For  at  his  word  the  stormy  wind  ariseth, 
which  lifteth  up  the  waves  thereof. 
398 


the  psalter.  Day  21. 

They  are  carried  up  to  the  heaven, 
and  down  again  to  the  deep ;  their  soul 
melteth  away  because  of  the  trouble. 

They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a 
drunken  man,  and  are  at  their  wit's  end. 

Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their 
trouble,  and  he  bringeth  them  out  of 
their  distresses. 

For  he  maketh  the  storm  to  cease,  so 
that  the  waves  thereof  are  still. 

Then  are  they  glad,  because  they  are 
at  rest;  and  so  he  bringeth  them  unto 
the  haven  where  they  would  be. 

Oh  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the 
Lord  for  his  goodness,  and  for  his  wonder- 
ful works  to  the  children  of  men ! 

Let  them  exalt  him  also  in  the  con- 
gregation of  the  people,  and  praise  him 
in  the  assembly  of  the  elders ! 

He  turneth  the  flood  into  a  wilderness, 
and  drieth  up  the  water-springs. 

A  fruitful  land  maketh  he  barren,  for 
the  wickedness  of  them  that  dwell  therein. 

Again,  he  maketh  the  wilderness  a 
standing  water,  and  water-springs  of  a 
dry  ground. 

And  there  he  setteth  the  hungry,  that 
they  may  build  them  a  city  to  dwell  in; 

That  they  may  sow  their  land,  and 
plant  vineyards,  to  yield  them  fruits  of 
increase. 

399 


Day  21.  the  psalter. 

He  blesseth  them,  so  that  they  multiply 
exceedingly;  and  suffereth  not  their  cattle 
to  decrease. 

And  again,  when  they  are  minished  and 
brought  low  through  oppression,  through 
any  plague  or  trouble ; 

He  poureth  contempt  upon  princes,  and 
causeth  them  to  wander  in  the  wilderness, 
where  there  is  no  way. 

Yet  helpeth  he  the  poor  out  of  misery, 
and  maketh  him  families  like  a  flock. 

The  righteous  will  consider  this,  and 
rejoice;  and  all  iniquity  shall  stop  her 
mouth. 

Whoso  is  wise,  and  will  observe  these 
things,  even  they  shall  understand  the 
loving  kindness  of  the  Lord. 

(Bomtng  JJraper. 
From  Psalms  108,  110,  111. 

0GOD,  my  heart  is  ready,  my  heart  is 
ready;    I  will  sing,  and  give  praise 
with  the  best  member  that  I  have. 

Awake,  thou  lute  and  harp;  I  myself 
will  awake  right  early. 

I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  0  Lord, 
among  the  people;  I  will  sing  praises  unto 
thee  among  the  nations. 

For  thy  mercy  is  greater  than  the 
heavens,  and  thy  truth  reacheth  unto  the 
clouds. 

400 


the  psalter.  Day  21. 

Set  up  thyself,  O  God,  above  the  heavens, 
and  thy  glory  above  all  the  earth. 

The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou 
on  my  right  hand,  until  I  make  thine 
enemies  thy  footstool. 

The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  thy 
power  out  of  Sion :  be  thou  ruler,  even  in 
the  midst  among  thine  enemies. 

In  the  day  of  thy  power  shall  the  people 
offer  thee  free-will  offerings  with  an  holy 
worship :  the  dew  of  thy  birth  is  of  the 
womb  of  the  morning. 

The  Lord  sware,  and  will  not  repent. 
Thou  art  a  Priest  for  ever  after  the  order 
of  Melchizedech. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.  I  will  praise  the 
Lord  with  my  whole  heart,  in  the  assem- 
bly of  the  upright,  and  in  the  congrega- 
tion. 

The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great,  sought 
out  of  all  them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

His  work  is  worthy  to  be  praised  and 
had  in  honor,  and  his  righteousness  endur- 
eth  for  ever. 

The  merciful  and  gracious  Lord  hath 
so  done  his  marvellous  works,  that  they 
ought  to  be  had  in  remembrance. 

He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear 
him;  he  shall  ever  be  mindful  of  his  cove- 
nant. 

He  hath  showed  his  people  the  power 
34*  401 


Day  22.  the  psalter. 

of  his  works,  that  he  may  give  them  the 
heritage  of  the  heathen. 

The  works  of  his  hands  are  verity  and 
judgment;  all  his  commandments  are 
true. 

They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever,  and 
are  done  in  truth  and  equity. 

He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people ;  he 
hath  commanded  his  covenant  for  ever; 
holy  and  reverend  is  his  Xame. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning 
of  wisdom:  a  good  understanding  have 
all  they  that  do  his  commandments:  his 
praise  endureth  for  ever. 


THE   TWENTY-SECOND    DAY. 

Hlorning  {Jramr. 
From  Psalms  112,  113,  106. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that  feareth  the 
Lord,   that  delighteth  greatly  in  his 
commandments. 

His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth; 
the  generation  of  the  faithful  shall  be 
blessed. 

Riches  and  plenteousness  shall  be  in  his 
house;  and  his  righteousness  endureth 
for  ever. 

Unto  the  godly  there  ariseth  up  light  in 
402 


the  psalter.  Day  22. 

the  darkness;  he  is  merciful,  loving,  and 
righteous. 

A  good  man  showeth  favor,  and  lend- 
eth;  and  will  guide  his  affairs  with  dis- 
cretion. 

Surely  he  shall  not  be  moved  for  ever: 
the  righteous  shall  be  in  everlasting  re- 
membrance. 

He  shall  not  be  afraid  of  evil  tidings : 
his  heart  is  fixed,  trusting  in  the  Lord. 

He  hath  dispersed  abroad,  and  given  to 
the  poor,  and  his  righteousness  remaineth 
for  ever;  his  horn  shall  be  exalted  with 
honor. 

The  ungodly  shall  see  it,  and  it  shall 
grieve  him;  he  shall  gnash  with  his  teeth, 
and  consume  away;  the  desire  of  the  un- 
godly shall  perish. 

Praise  the  Lord,  ye  servants;  0  praise 
the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

Blessed  be  the  Xame  of  the  Lord  from 
this  time  forth  for  evermore. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the 
going  down  of  the  same  the  Lord's  Name 
is  to  be  praised. 

The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations,  and 
his  glory  above  the  heavens. 

Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God, 
that  hath  his  dwelling  so  high,  and  yet 
humbleth    himself  to  behold   the  things 
that  are  in  heaven  and  earth  ? 
403 


Day  22.  the  psalter. 

He  taketh  up  the  simple  out  of  the  dust, 
and  lifteth  the  poor  out  of  the  mire ; 

That  he  may  set  him  with  the  princes, 
even  with  the  princes  of  his  people. 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;  for  he  is 
gracious,  and  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Who  can  express  the  noble  acts  of  the 
Lord,  or  show  forth  all  his  praise  ? 

Blessed  are  they  that  alway  keep  judg- 
ment, and  do  righteousness. 

Remember  me,  0  Lord,  according  to  the 
favor  that  thou  bearest  unto  thy  people ; 
O  visit  me  with  thy  salvation ; 

That  I  may  see  the  felicity  of  thy  cho- 
sen, and  rejoice  in  the  gladness  of  thy 
people,  and  give  thanks  with  thine  inheritr 
ance. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  from 
everlasting,  and  world  without  end ;  and 
let  all  the  people  say,  Amen. 

(ffocning  JJraner. 

Psalms  114,  115. 

WHEN  Israel  went  out  of  Egypt,  the 
house  of  Jacob  from   a  people   of 
strange  language; 

Judah  was  his  sanctuary,  and  Israel  his 
dominion. 

The  sea  saw  it,  and  fled:  Jordan  was 
driven  back. 

404 


THE  psalter.  Day  22. 

The  mountains  skipped  like  rams,  and 
the  little  hills  like  lambs. 

What  ailed  thee,  0  thou  sea,  that  thou 
fleddest?  thou  Jordan,  that  thou  wast 
driven  back  ? 

Ye  mountains,  that  ye  skipped  like 
rams;  and  ye  little  hills  like  lambs? 

Tremble,  thou  earth,  at  the  presence  of 
the  Lord,  at  the  presence  of  the  God  of 
Jacob ; 

Who  turned  the  hard  rock  into  a  stand- 
ing water,  the  flint  into  a  fountain  of  waters. 

Not  unto  us,  0  Lord,  not  unto  us,  but 
unto  thy  Name  give  the  praise ;  for  thy 
loving  mercy,  and  for  thy  truth's  sake. 

Wherefore  shall  the  heathen  say,  Where 
is  now  their  God  ? 

As  for  our  God,  he  is  in  heaven:  he 
hath  done  whatsoever  pleased  him. 

Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold,  even 
the  work  of  men's  hands. 

They  have  mouths,  and  speak  not ; 
eyes  have  they,  and  see  not. 

They  have  ears,  and  hear  not ;  noses 
have  they,  and  smell  not. 

They  have  hands,  and  handle  not ;  feet 
have  they,  and  walk  not;  neither  speak 
they  through  their  throat. 

They  that  make  them  are  like  unto 
them;  and  so  are  all  such  as  put  their 
trust  in  them. 

405 


Day  23.  the  psalter. 

But  thou,  house  of  Israel,  trust  thou  in 
the  Lord;  he  is  their  succor  and  defence. 

Ye  house  of  Aaron,  put  your  trust  in 
the  Lord;  he  is  their  helper  and  defender. 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  put  your  trust  in 
the  Lord;  he  is  their  helper  and  defender. 

The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us,  and 
he  shall  bless  us  ;  even  he  shall  bless  the 
house  of  Israel,  he  shall  bless  the  house 
of  Aaron. 

He  shall  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord, 
both  small  and  great. 

The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and 
more,  you  and  your  children. 

Ye  are  the  blessed  of  the  Lord,  who 
made  heaven  and  earth. 

All  the  whole  heavens  are  the  Lord's; 
the  earth  hath  he  given  to  the  children 
of  men. 

The  dead  praise  not  thee,  0  Lord,  nei- 
ther any  that  go  down  into  silence. 

But  we  will  praise  the  Lord,  from  this 
time  forth  for  evermore.  Praise  the  Lord. 


i 


THE   TWENTY-THIRD    DAY. 

ftlornmg  $ramr. 

From  Psalms  116,  117,  105. 

LOYE  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  heard 
my  voice  and  mv  supplications. 
406 


the  psalter.  Day  23. 

Because  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto 
me,  therefore  will  I  call  upon  him  as  long 
as  I  live. 

The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me, 
and  the  pains  of  hell  gat  hold  upon  me. 

I  found  trouble  and  sorrow;  then  called 
I  upon  the  ISTame  of  the  Lord;  0  Lord,  I 
beseech  thee,  deliver  my  soul. 

Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous; 
yea,  our  God  is  merciful. 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple :  I  was 
brought  low,  and  he  helped  me. 

Return  unto  thy  rest,  0  my  soul ;  for 
the  Lord  hath  dealt  bountifully  with 
thee. 

For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from 
death,  mine  eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet 
from  falling. 

I  will  walk  before  the  Lord  in  the  land 
of  the  living. 

I  believed,  therefore  have  I  spoken :  I 
was  greatly  afflicted :  I  said  in  my  haste, 
All  men  are  liars. 

What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord  for 
all  his  benefits  towards  me  ? 

I  will  receive  the  cup  of  salvation,  and 
call  upon  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  now  in  the  presence 
of  all  his  people :  right  dear  in  the  sight 
of  the  Lord  is  the  death  of  his  saints. 

Behold,  0  Lord,  how  that  I  am  thy 
407 


Day  23.  the  psalter. 

servant ;  I  am  thy  servant,  and  the  son  of 
thine  handmaid;  thou  hast  broken  my 
bonds  in  sunder. 

I  will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of 
thanksgiving,  and  will  call  upon  the 
Name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord,  in 
the  sight  of  all  his  people,  in  the  courts 
of  the  Lord's  house ;  even  in  the  midst  of 
thee,  0  Jerusalem.     Praise  the  Lord. 

0  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations :  praise 
him,  all  ye  people. 

For  his  merciful  kindness  is  great  to- 
wards us :  and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  en- 
dureth  for  ever.     Praise  the  Lord. 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  call 
upon  his  Name;  tell  the  people  what 
things  he  hath  done. 

0  let  your  songs  be  of  him,  and  praise 
him;  and  let  your  talking  be  of  all  his 
wondrous  works. 

Rejoice  in  his  holy  Name;  let  the  heart 
of  them  rejoice  that  seek  the  Lord. 

Seek  the  Lord  and  his  strength;  seek 
his  face  evermore. 

Remember  the  marvellous  works  that 
he  hath  done;  his  wonders  and  the  judg- 
ments of  his  mouth. 

He  is  the  Lord  our  God;  his  judgments 
are  in  all  the  world. 

He  hath  been  alwav  mindful  of  his  cove- 
408 


THE  psalter.  Day  23. 

nant  and  promise,  that  he   made   to   a 
thousand  generations. 

Cluming  JJraner. 
From   Psalm  118. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he 
is  gracious ;  because  his  mercy  endur- 
eth  for  ever. 

Let  Israel  now  confess  that  he  is  gra- 
cious, and  that  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever- 
Let  the  house  of  Aaron  now  confess, 
that  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Yea,  let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord 
confess,  that  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

I  called  upon  the  Lord  in  trouble :  the 
Lord  answered  me,  and  set  me  in  a  large 
place. 

The  Lord  is  on  my  side ;  I  will  not  fear 
what  man  doeth  unto  me. 

It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord,  than  to 
put  any  confidence  in  man. 

It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord,  than  to 
put  any  confidence  in  princes. 

Thou  hast  thrust  sore  at  me,  that  I 
might  fall ;  but  the  Lord  was  my  help. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength,  and  my  song; 
and  is  become  my  salvation. 

The  voice  of  rejoicing  and  salvation  is 
in  the  tabernacles  of  the  righteous:  the 
right  hand  of  the  Lord  doth  valiantly. 
35  409 


Day  23.  the  psalter. 

The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted : 
the  right  hand  of  the  Lord  doth  valiantly. 

I  shall  not  die,  but  live,  and  declare  the 
works  of  the  Lord. 

The  Lord  hath  chastened  and  corrected 
me ;  but  he  hath  not  given  me  over  unto 
death. 

Open  me  the  gates  of  righteousness; 
that  I  may  go  into  them,  and  give  thanks 
unto  the  Lord. 

This  is  the  gate  of  the  Lord,  the  right- 
eous shall  enter  into  it. 

I  will  thank  thee ;  for  thou  hast  heard 
me,  and  art  become  my  salvation. 

The  same  stone  which  the  builders  re- 
fused, is  become  the  head-stone  in  the 
corner. 

This  is  the  Lord's  doing,  and  it  is  mar- 
vellous in  our  eyes. 

This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath 
made;  we  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

Help  me  now,  0  Lord:  0  Lord,  send 
us  now  prosperity. 

Blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  Name 
of  the  Lord:  we  have  blessed  you  out  of 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 

G-od  is  the  Lord,  who  hath  showed  us 
light:  bind  the  sacrifice  with  cords,  yea, 
even  unto  the  horns  of  the  altar. 

Thou  art  my  God,  and  I  will  thank  thee ; 
thou  art  my  God,  and  I  will  praise  thee. 
410 


the  psalter.  Day  24. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  for  he 
is  gracious,  and  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever. 


THE    TWENTY-FOURTH    DAY. 

JHorning  Prater. 

From  Psalm  119. 

BLESSED  are  those  that  are  undefiled 
in  the  way,  and  walk  in  the  law  of  the 
Lord. 

Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testi- 
monies, and  seek  him  wdth  their  whole 
heart. 

They  also  do  no  iniquity :  they  walk  in 
his  ways. 

Thou  hast  charged  that  we  shall  dili- 
gently keep  thy  commandments. 

0  that  my  ways  were  made  so  direct, 
that  I  might  keep  thy  statutes! 

So  shall  I  not  he  confounded,  while  I 
have  respect  unto  all  thy  commandments. 

1  wrill  thank  thee  wdth  an  unfeigned 
heart,  when  I  shall  have  learned  the  judg- 
ments of  thy  righteousness. ' 

I  will  keep  thy  statutes :  0  forsake  me 
not  utterly. 

Wherewithal  shall  a  young  man  cleanse 
411 


Day  24.  the  psalter. 

his  way?  even  by  ruling  himself  after  thy 
word. 

With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought 
thee :  0  let  me  not  wander  from  thy  com- 
mandments. 

Thy  words  have  I  hid  within  my  heart, 
that  I  should  not  sin  against  thee. 

Blessed  art  thou,  0  Lord ;  0  teach  me 
thy  statutes! 

With  my  lips  have  I  been  telling  of  all 
the  judgments  of  thy  mouth. 

I  have  had  as  great  delight  in  the  way 
of  thy  testimonies,  as  in  all  manner  of 
riches. 

I  will  talk  of  thy  commandments,  and 
have  respect  unto  thy  ways. 

My  delight  shall  be  in  thy  statutes,  and 
I  will  not  forget  thy  word. 

0  do  well  unto  thy  servant ;  that  I  may 
live,  and  keep  thy  word. 

Open  thou  mine  eyes  ;  that  I  may  see 
the  wondrous  things  of  thy  law. 

1  am  a  stranger  upon  earth ;  0  hide  not 
thy  commandments  from  me  ! 

My  soul  breaketh  out  for  the  very  fer- 
vent desire  that  it  hath  alway  unto  thy 
judgments. 

0  turn  from  me  shame  and  rebuke ;  for 
I  have  kept  thy  testimonies. 

For  thy  testimonies  are  my  delight,  and 
my  counsellors. 

412 


the  psalter.  Day  24. 

(Eoentng  flramr. 
From  Psalm  119. 

"II  Y  soul  cleaveth  to  the  dust;  0  quicken 
111  thou  me,  according  to  thy  word. 

I  have  acknowledged  my  ways,  and 
thou  heardest  me :  0  teach  me  thy  sta- 
tutes ! 

Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  thy 
commandments ;  and  so  shall  I  talk  of  thy 
wondrous  works. 

My  soul  melteth  away  for  very  heavi- 
ness ;  comfort  thou  me  according  unto  thy 
word. 

Take  from  me  the  way  of  lying,  and 
cause  thou  me  to  make  much  of  thy 
law. 

I  have  chosen  the  way  of  truth,  and  thy 
judgments  have  I  laid  before  me. 

I  have  stuck  unto  thy  testimonies ;  O 
Lord,  confound  me  not! 

I  will  run  the  way  of  thy  command- 
ments, when  thou  hast  set  my  heart  at 
liberty. 

Teach  me,  0  Lord,  the  way  of  thy  sta- 
tutes, and  I  shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 

Give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall 
keep  thy  law ;  yea,  I  shall  keep  it  with 
my  whole  heart. 

Make  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  thy 
35*  413 


Day  24.  the  psalter. 

commandments;    for  herein    is  my   de- 
sire. 

Incline  my  heart  unto  thy  testimonies, 
and  not  to  covetousness. 

O  turn  away  mine  eyes,  lest  they  behold 
vanity;  and  quicken  thou  me  in  thy  way. 

O  stablish  thy  word  in  thy  servant,  that 
I  may  fear  thee. 

Take  away  the  rebuke  that  I  am  afraid 
of;  for  thy  judgments  are  good. 

Behold,  my  delight  is  in  thy  command- 
ments ;  0  quicken  me  in  thy  righteous- 
ness. 

Let  thy  loving  mercy  come  also  unto 
me,  0  Lord,  even  thy  salvation,  according 
unto  thy  word. 

So  shall  I  have  wherewith  to  answer 
him  that  reproacheth  me  :  for  my  trust  is 
in  thy  word. 

O  take  not  the  word  of  thy  truth  utterly 
out  of  my  mouth ;  for  my  hope  is  in  thy 
judgments. 

So  shall  I  alway  keep  thy  law ;  yea,  for 
ever  and  ever. 

And  I  will  walk  at  liberty  ;  for  I  seek 
thy  commandments. 

And  my  delight  shall  be  in  thy  com- 
mandments, which  I  have  loved. 

My  hands  also  will  I  lift  up  unto  thy 
commandments,  which  I  have  loved;  and 
my  study  shall  be  in  thy  statutes. 
414 


the  psaltee.  Day  25. 

THE    TWENTY-FIFTH    DAT. 

itlorning  ftraw. 
From  Psalm  119. 

0  THINK  upon  thy  servant,  as  concern- 
ing thy  word,  wherein  thou  hast  caused 
me  to  put  my  trust. 

The  same  is  my  comfort  in  my  trouble ; 
for  thy  word  hath  quickened  me. 

The  proud  have  had  me  exceedingly  in 
derision;  yet  have  I  not  shrinked  from 
thy  law. 

For  I  remembered  thine  everlasting 
judgments,  0  Lord,  and  received  comfort. 

Horror  hath  taken  hold  upon  me  be- 
cause of  the  wicked  that  forsake  thy  law. 

Thy  statutes  have  been  my  songs,  in  the 
house  of  my  pilgrimage. 

I  have  thought  upon  thy  Name,  0 
Lord,  in  the  night-season,  and  have  kept 
thy  law. 

This  I  had,  because  I  kept  thy  com- 
mandments. 

Thou  art  my  portion,  0  Lord ;  I  have 
promised  to  keep  thy  law. 

I  made  my  humble  petition  in  thy  pre- 
sence with  my  whole  heart ;  0  be  merci- 
ful unto  me,  according  to  thy  word. 

I  called  mine  own  ways  to  remem- 
brance, and  turned  my  feet  unto  thy  tes- 
timonies. 

415 


Day  25.  the  psalter. 

I  made  haste,  and  prolonged  not  the 
time,  to  keep  thy  commandments. 

At  midnight  I  will  rise  to  give  thanks 
unto  thee,  because  of  thy  righteous  judg- 
ments. 

I  am  a  companion  of  all  them  that  fear 
thee,  and  keep  thy  commandments. 

The  earth,  O  Lord,  is  full  of  thy  mercy  : 
0  teach  me  thy  statutes ! 

0  Lord,  thou  hast  dealt  graciously  with 
thy  servant,  according  unto  thy  word. 

0  learn  me  true  understanding  and 
knowledge;  for  I  have  believed  thy  com- 
mandments. 

Before  I  was  troubled,  I  went  wrong ; 
but  now  have  I  kept  thy  word. 

Thou  art  good  and  gracious ;  0  teach 
me  thy  statutes ! 

The  proud  have  imagined  a  lie  against 
me ;  but  I  will  keep  thy  commandments 
with  my  whole  heart. 

It  is  good  for  me  that  I  have  been  in 
trouble  ;  that  I  may  learn  thy  statutes. 

The  law  of  thy  mouth  is  dearer  unto 
,  me  than  thousands  of  gold  and  silver. 

(ErDenmoi  JJramr. 
From  Psalm  119. 

THY  hands  have  made  me  and  fashioned 
me  :  0  give  me  understanding,  that  I 
may  learn  thy  commandments. 
416 


the  psalter.  Day  25. 

They  tliat  fear  thee  will  be  glad  when 
they  see  me  ;  because  I  have  put  my  trust 
in  thy  word. 

I  know,  0  Lord,  that  thy  judgments 
are  right,  and  that  thou  of  very  faithful- 
ness hast  caused  me  to  be  troubled. 

0  let  thy  merciful  kindness  be  my  com- 
fort, according  to  thy  word  unto  thy  ser- 
vant. 

0  let  thy  loving  mercies  come  unto  me, 
that  I  may  live  ;  for  thy  law  is  my  delight. 

Let  such  as  fear  thee,  and  have  known 
thy  testimonies,  be  turned  unto  me. 

0  let  my  heart  be  sound  in  thy  statutes, 
that  I  be  not  ashamed. 

My  soul  fainteth  for  thy  salvation:  but 
I  hope  in  thy  word. 

Mine  eyes  long  sore  for  thy  word ;  say- 
ing. 0  when  wilt  thou  comfort  me  ? 

( I  <}iiickeii  me  after  thy  loving  kindness: 
and  bo  shall  I  keep  the  testimonies  of  thy 
mouth. 

0  Lord,  thy  word  endureth  for  ever  in 
heaven. 

Thy  truth  also  remaineth  from  one 
generation  to  another  ;  thou  hast  laid  the 
foundation  of  the  earth,  and  it  abideth. 

They  continue  this  day  according  to 
thine  ordinance;  for  all  things  serve  thee. 

If  my  delight  had  not  been  in  thy  law, 
I  should  have  perished  in  my  trouble. 
417 


Day  26.  the  psalter. 

I  will  never  forget  thy  commandments ; 
for  with  them  thou  hast  quickened  me. 

I  am  thine :  0  save  me,  for  I  have 
sought  thy  commandments. 

I  have  seen  an  end  of  all  perfection; 
but  thy  commandment  is  exceeding  broad. 

Lord,  what  love  have  I  unto  thy  law ! 
all  the  day  long  is  my  study  in  it. 

Thou  through  thy  commandments  hast 
made  me  wiser  than  mine  enemies :  for 
they  are  ever  with  me. 

I  am  wiser  than  the  aged;  because  I 
keep  thy  commandments. 

I  have  refrained  my  feet  from  every 
evil  way,  that  I  may  keep  thy  word. 

I  have  not  shrunk  from  thy  judgments, 
for  thou  teachest  me. 

O  how  sweet  are  thy  words  unto  my 
throat ;  yea,  sweeter  than  honey  unto  my 
mouth. 

Through  thy  commandments  I  get  un- 
derstanding: therefore  I  hate  all  evil 
ways. 


THE    TWENTY-SIXTH    DAY. 

ittorning  Jprarjer. 
From  Psalm  119. 

THY  word  is  a  lantern  unto  my  feet,  and 
a  light  unto  my  paths. 
418 


THE  psalter.  Day  26. 

I  have  sworn,  and  am  steadfastly  pur- 
posed, to  keep  thy  righteous  judgments. 

I  am  troubled  above  measure :  quicken 
me,  0  Lord,  according  to  thy  word. 

Let  the  free-will  offerings  of  my  mouth 
please  thee,  0  Lord;  and  teach  me  thy 
judgments. 

My  soul  is  alway  in  my  hand;  yet  do  I 
not  forget  thy  law. 

Thy  testimonies  have  I  claimed  as  mine 
heritage  for  ever ;  and  why  ?  they  are  the 
very  joy  of  my  heart. 

I  have  applied  my  heart  to  fulfil  thy 
statutes  alway,  even  unto  the  end. 

I  hate  vain  thoughts :  but  thy  law  do  I 
love. 

Thou  art  my  hiding  place  and  my 
shield;  and  my  trust  is  in  thy  word. 

Away  from  me,  ye  wicked;  I  will  keep 
the  commandments  of  my  God. 

0  stablish  me  according  to  thy  word, 
that  I  may  live ;  and  let  me  not  be  disap- 
pointed of  my  hope. 

Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  be  safe; 
yea,  my  delight  shall  be  ever  in  thy  sta- 
tutes. 

Thou  hast  trodden  down  all  them  that 
depart  from  thy  statutes;  for  they  imagine 
but  deceit. 

My   flesh  trembleth  for   fear  of  thee; 
and  I  am  afraid  of  thy  judgments. 
419 


Day  26.  the  psalter. 

I  deal  with  the  thing  that  is  lawful  and 
right,  0  give  me  not  over  to  mine  oppres- 
sors! 

Be  surety  for  thy  servant  for  good :  let 
not  the  proud  oppress  me. 

Aline  eyes  are  wasted  away  with  look- 
ing for  thy  health,  and  for  the  word  of 
thy  righteousness. 

0  deal  with  thy  servant  according  unto 
thv  loving  mercv,  and  teach  me  thv  sta- 
tutes. 

1  am  thy  servant ;  0  grant  me  under- 
standing, that  I  may  know  thy  testimo- 
nies. 

I  love  thy  commandments  above  gold 
and  precious  stones. 

Therefore  I  esteem  all  thy  precepts  con- 
cerning all  things  to  be  right;  and  I  hate 
every  false  way. 

Thy  testimonies  are  wonderful;  there- 
fore doth  my  soul  keep  them. 

The  entrance  of  thy  words  giveth  light ; 
it  giveth  understanding  unto  the  simple. 

I  opened  my  mouth,  and  panted :  for  1 
longed  for  thy  commandments. 

O  look  thou  upon  me,  and  be  merciful 
unto  me,  as  thou  usest  to  do  unto  those 
that  love  thy  Xame. 

Order  my  steps  in  thy  word;  and  so 
shall  no  wickedness  have  dominion  over 
me. 

420 


the  psalter.  Day  26. 

Deliver  me  from  the  oppression  of  man : 
so  will  I  keep  thy  precepts. 

Show  the  light  of  thy  countenance  upon 
thy  servant,  and  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

Mine  eyes,  gush  out  with  water,  because 
men  keep  not  thy  law. 

(Earning  JJrager. 
From  Psalm  119. 

RIGHTEOUS  art  thou,  0  Lord;    and 
true  is  thy  judgment. 

The  testimonies  that  thou  hast  com- 
manded are  exceeding  righteous  and  true. 

My  zeal  hath  even  consumed  me;  be- 
cause mine  enemies  have  forgotten  thy 
words. 

Thy  word  is  very  pure:  therefore  thy 
servant  loveth  it. 

I  am  small,  and  of  no  reputation;  yet 
do  I  not  forget  thy  commandments. 

Thy  righteousness  is  an  everlasting 
righteousness,  and  thy  law  is  the  truth. 

Trouble  and  heaviness  have  taken  hold 
upon  me;  yet  is  my  delight  in  thy  com- 
mandments. 

The  righteousness  of  thy  testimonies  is 
everlasting:  0  grant  me  understanding, 
and  I  shall  live. 

I  call  with  my  whole  heart;  hear  me,  0 
Lord ;  I  will  keep  thy  statutes. 
36  421 


Day  26.  the  psalter. 

Yea,  even  unto  thee  do  I  call ;  help  me, 
and  I  shall  keep  thy  testimonies. 

Early  in  the  morning  do  I  cry  unto 
thee ;  for  in  thy  word  is  my  trust. 

Mine  eyes  prevent  the  night-watches; 
that  I  might  he  occupied  in  thy  words. 

Hear  my  voice,  0  Lord,  according  unto 
thy  loving  kindness ;  quicken  me,  accord- 
ing as  thou  art  wont. 

They  draw  nigh  that  follow  after  mis- 
chief: they  are  far  from  thy  law. 

Thou  art  near,  0  Lord;  and  all  thy 
commandments  are  truth. 

As  concerning  thy  testimonies,  I  have 
known  long  since,  that  thou  hast  ground- 
ed them  for  ever. 

0  consider  mine  adversity,  and  deliver 
me,  for  I  do  not  forget  thy  law. 

Avenge  thou  my  cause,  and  deliver  me ; 
quicken  me  according  to  thy  word. 

Health  is  far  from  the  ungodly;  for  they 
regard  not  thy  statutes. 

Great  is  thy  mercy,  0  Lord;  quicken 
me,  as  thou  art  wont. 

It  grieveth  me  when  I  see  the  trans- 
gressors; because*  they  keep  noi  thy 
law. 

Consider,  0  Lord,  how  I  love  thy  com- 
mandments; 0  quicken  me,  according  to 
thy  loving-kindness. 

Thy  word  is  true  from  everlasting;  all 
422 


the  psalter.  Day  26. 

the  judgments  of  thy  righteousness  endure 
for  evermore. 

I  rejoice  at  thy  word,  as  one  that  findeth 
great  spoil. 

I  hate  and  abhor  lying :  but  thy  law  do 
I  love. 

Seven  times  a  day  do  I  praise  thee; 
because  of  thy  righteous  judgments. 

Great  is  the  peace  that  they  have  who 
love  thy  law ;  and  nothing  shall  offend 
them. 

Lord,  I  have  looked  for  thy  saving 
health,  and  done  after  thy  commandments. 

My  soul  hath  kept  thy  testimonies,  and 
loved  them  exceedingly. 

I  have  kept  thy  commandments  and 
testimonies;  for  all  my  ways  are  before 
thee. 

Let  my  cry  come  before  thee,  0  Lord; 
give  me  understanding  according  to  thy 
word. 

Let  my  supplication  come  before  thee ; 
deliver  me  according  to  thy  word. 

My  lips  shall  speak  of  thy  praise,  when 
thou  hast  taught  me  thy  statutes. 

Yea,  my  tongue  shall  sing  of  thy  word; 
for  all  thy  commandments  are  righteous. 

Let  thine  hand  help  me;  for  I  have 
chosen  thy  commandments. 

I  have  longed  for  thy  saving  health,  0 
Lord;  and  in  thy  law  is  my  delight. 
423 


Day  27.  the  psalter. 

0  let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise 
thee;  and  thy  judgments  shall  help  me. 

1  have  gone  astray  like  a  sheep  that  is 
lost;  0  seek  thy  servant,  for  I  do  not 
forget  thy  commandments. 


THE    TWENTY-SEVENTH    DAY. 

flTornmg  ftramr. 
From  Psalms  120,  121,  122,  123. 

TYTHEN  I  was  in  trouble,  I  called  upon 
V?    the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me. 

Deliver  my  soul,  0  Lord,  from  lying 
lips,  and  from  a  deceitful  tongue. 

What  rewrard  shall  be  given  or  done 
unto  thee,  thou  false  tongue  ?  even  mighty 
and  sharp  arrows,  with  hot  burning  coals. 

Woe  is  me,  that  I  am  constrained  to 
dwell  with  Mesech,  and  to  have  my  habi- 
tation among  the  tents  of  Kedar! 

I  will  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills, 
from  whence  cometh  my  help. 

My  help  cometh  even  from  the  Lord, 
who  hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved ; 
and  he  that  keepeth  thee  will  not  sleep. 

Behold,  he   that  keepeth  Israel   shall 
neither  slumber  nor  sleep. 
424 


the  psalter.  Day  27. 

The  Lord  himself  is  thy  keeper;  the 
Lord  is  thy  shade  upon  thy  right  hand; 

So  that  the  sun  shall  not  burn  thee  by 
day,  neither  the  moon  by  night. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all 
evil;  yea,  it  is  even  he  that  shall  keep  thy 
soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out, 
and  thy  ccming  in,  from  this  time  forth 
for  evermore. 

I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me, 
We  will  go  into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

Our  feet  shall  stand  in  thy  gates,  0 
Jerusalem. 

Jerusalem  is  built  as  a  city  that  is  com- 
pact together: 

Whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of 
the  Lord,  unto  the  testimony  of  Israel,  to 
give  thanks  unto  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

For  there  is  the  seat  of  judgment,  even 
the  seat  of  the  house  of  David. 

O  pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem;  they 
shall  prosper  that  love  thee. 

Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  plente- 
ousness  within  thy  palaces. 

For  my  brethren  and  companions' 
sakes,  I  will  wish  thee  prosperity. 

Yea,  because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord 
our  God,  I  will  seek  to  do  thee  good. 

Unto  thee  lift  I  up  mine  eyes,  0  thou 
that  dwellest  in  the  heavens. 
36*  425 


I 


Day  27.  the  psalter. 

Behold,  even  as  the  eyes  of  servants 
look  unto  the  hand  of  their  masters,  and 
as  the  eyes  of  a  maiden  unto  the  hand  of 
her  mistress,  even  so  our  eyes  wait  upon 
the  Lord  our  God,  until  he  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

(Earning  flramr. 
Psalms  124,  125,  126,  127,  128. 

F  the  Lord  himself  had  not  heen  on  our 

side,  now  may  Israel  say;  if  the  Lord 
himself  had  not  been  on  our  side,  when 
men  rose  up  against  us; 

Then  they  had  swallowed  us  up  quick, 
when  their  wrath  was  kindled  against  us: 

Then  the  waters  had  overwhelmed  us, 
the  stream  had  gone  over  our  soul : 

Then  the  proud  waters  had  gone  over 
our  soul. 

But  praised  be  the  Lord,  who  hath  not 
given  us  over  for  a  prey  unto  their  teeth. 

Our  soul  is  escaped  even  as  a  bird  out 
of  the  snare  of  the  fowler;  the  snare  is 
broken,  and  we  are  delivered. 

Our  help  standeth  in  the  Xame  of  the 
Lord,  who  hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 

They  that  put  their  trust  in  the  Lord, 
shall  be  even  as  the  Mount  Sion,  which 
may  not  be  removed,  but  standeth  fast  for 
ever. 

426 


THE  psalter.  Day  27. 

The  hills  stand  about  Jerusalem;  even 
so  standeth  the  Lord  round  about  his  peo- 
ple, from  this  time  forth  for  evermore. 

For  the  rod  of  the  ungodly  cometli  not 
into  the  lot  of  the  righteous;  lest  the 
righteous  put  their  hand  unto  wickedness. 

Do  well,  0  Lord,  unto  those  that  are 
good  and  true  of  heart. 

As  for  such  as  turn  back  unto  their 
crooked  ways,  the  Lord  shall  lead  them 
forth  with  the  evil  doers ;  but  peace  shall 
be  upon  Israel. 

When  the  Lord  turned  again  the  cap- 
tivity of  Sion,  we  were  like  unto  them 
that  dream. 

Then  was  our  mouth  filled  with  laugh- 
ter, and  our  tongue  with  singing. 

Then  said  they  among  the  heathen,  The 
Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  them. 

Yea,  the  Lord  hath  done  great  things 
for  us  already;    whereof  we  rejoice. 

Turn  our  captivity,  0  Lord,  as  the 
rivers  in  the  south. 

They  that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in 
joy. 

He  that  now  goeth  on  his  way  weeping, 
and  beareth  forth  good  seed,  shall  doubt- 
less come  again  with  joy,  and  bring  his 
sheaves  with  him. 

Except  the  Lord  build  the  house,  their 
labor  is  but  lost  that  build  it. 
427 


Day  27.  the  psalter. 

Except  the  Lord  keep  the  city,  the 
watchman  waketh  but  in  vain. 

It  is  vain  for  you  to  rise  up  early,  to  sit 
up  late,  to  eat  the  bread  of  sorrows :  for 
so  he  giveth  his  beloved  sleep. 

Lo,  children  are  an  heritage  of  the 
Lord :  and  the  fruit  of  the  womb  is  his 
reward. 

As  arrows  are  in  the  hand  of  a  mighty 
man;  so  are  the  children  of  the  youth. 

Happy  is  the  man  that  hath  his  quiver 
full  of  them :  they  shall  not  be  ashamed 
when  they  shall  speak  with  the  enemies 
in  the  gate. 

Blessed  is  every  one  that  feareth  the 
Lord;    that  walketh  in  his  ways. 

For  thou  shalt  eat  the  labors  of  thine 
hands :  happy  shalt  thou  be,  and  it  shall 
be  well  with  thee. 

Thy  wife  shall  be  as  a  fruitful  vine  by 
the  sides  of  thine  house : 

Thy  children  like  olive  plants  round 
about  thy  table. 

Behold,  that  thus  shall  the  man  be 
blessed  that  feareth  the  Lord. 

The  Lord  shall  bless  thee  out  of  Sion : 
and  thou  shalt  see  the  good  of  Jerusalem 
all  the  days  of  thy  life. 

Yea,  thou  shalt  see  thy  children's  chil- 
dren, and  peace  upon  Israel. 

428 


the  psalter.  Day  28. 

THE    TWENTY-EIGHTH    DAY. 

fttorning   Prater. 
From  Psalms  130,  132,  133,  134,  135. 

IF  thou,  Lord,  will  be  extreme  to  mark 
what  is  done  amiss,  0  Lord,  who  shall 
stand? 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  that 
thou  mayest  be  feared. 

I  look  for  the  Lord;  my  soul  doth  wait 
for  him;  in  his  word  is  my  trust. 

My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than 
they  that  watch  for  the  morning:  I  say, 
more  than  they  that  watch  for  the  morn- 
ing. 

Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord :  for  with 
the  Lord  there  is  mercy,  and  with  him  is 
plenteous  redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his 
sins. 

Arise,  O  Lord,  into  thy  rest ;  thou,  and 
the  ark  of  thy  strength. 

Let  thy  priests  be  clothed  with  right- 
eousness;  and  let  thy  saints  shout  for  joy. 

The  Lord  hath  chosen  Sion;  he  hath 
desired  it  for  his  habitation. 

This  is  my  rest  for  ever :  here  will  I 
dwell,  for  I  have  a  delight  therein. 

I  will  abundantly  bless  her  provision  : 
I  will  satisfy  her  poor  with  bread. 
429 


Day  28.  the  psalter. 

I  will  also  clothe  her  priests  with  salva- 
tion :  and  her  saints  shall  shout  aloud  for 

joy- 

Behold,  how  good  and  joyful  a  thing  it 
is  for  brethren  to  dwell  together  in  unity. 

It  is  like  the  precious  ointment  upon 
the  head,  that  ran  down  upon  the  beard, 
even  Aaron's  beard :  and  went  down  to 
the  skirts  of  his  clothing ; 

As  the  dew  of  Hermon,  and  as  the  dew 
that  descended  upon  the  mountains  of 
Sion: 

For  there  the  Lord  commanded  the 
blessing,  even  life  for  evermore. 

Behold  now,  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye 
servants  of  the  Lord ; 

Ye  that  by  night  stand  in  the  house  of 
the  Lord,  even  in  the  courts  of  the  house 
of  our  God. 

Lift  up  your  hands  in  the  sanctuary, 
and  praise  the  Lord. 

The  Lord,  that  made  heaven  and  earth, 
give  thee  blessing  out  of  Sion. 

0  praise  the  Lord,  laud  ye  the  Name  of 
the  Lord ;  praise  it,  0  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord; 

Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord, 
in  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our  God. 

0  praise  the  Lord,  for  the  Lord  is  gra- 
cious ;  O  sing  praises  unto  his  Name,  for 
it  is  lovely. 

420 


the  psalter.  Day  28. 

For  why  ?  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Jacob 
unto  himself,  and  Israel  for  his  peculiar 
treasure. 

For  I  know  that  the  Lord  is  great,  and 
that  our  Lord  is  above  all  gods. 

AVhatsoever  the  Lord  pleased,  that  did 
he  in  heaven,  and  in  earth;  in  the  sea,  and 
in  all  deep  places. 

He  causeth  the  vapors  to  ascend  from 
the  ends  of  the  earth ;  he  maketh  light- 
nings for  the  rain ;  he  bringeth  the  wind 
out  of  his  treasuries. 

For  the  Lord  will  judge  his  people,  and 
be  gracious  unto  his  servants. 

The  idols  of  the  heathen  are  silver  and 
gold,  the  work  of  men's  hands. 

They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not; 
eyes  have  they,  but  they  see  not; 

They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not ;  nei- 
ther is  there  any  breath  in  their  mouths. 

They  that  make  them  are  like  unto 
them ;  and  so  are  all  they  that  put  their 
trust  in  them. 

Praised  be  the  Lord  out  of  Sion,  who 
dwelleth  at  Jerusalem. 

(foen'mg  JJrcroer. 
From  Psalms  136,  138,  139. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is 
gracious  :  and  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever. 

431 


Day  28.  the  psalter. 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  gods : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  of  lords : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  him  who  alone  doth  great  wonders : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  him  that  by  wisdom  made  the  hea- 
vens :  for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  him  that  stretched  out  the  earth 
above  the  waters  :  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

To  him  that  made  great  lights  :  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever : 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

The  moon  and  the  stars  to  govern  the 
night :  for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Who  remembered  us  when  we  were  in 
trouble :  for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

And  hath  delivered  us  from  our  ene- 
mies :  for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh :  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  of  lords : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

1  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  0  Lord, 
with  my  whole  heart;  even  before  the 
gods  will  I  sing  praise  unto  thee. 

I  will  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple, 
432 


THE  psalter.  Day  28. 

and  praise  thy  Name,  because  of  thy  lov- 
ing kindness  and  truth;  for  thou  hast 
magnified  thy  Name,  and  thy  word,  above 
all  things. 

0  Lord,  thou  hast  searched  me  out,  and 
known  me.  Thou  knowest  my  clown- 
sitting,  and  mine  up-rising;  thou  under- 
standest  my  thoughts  afar-off. 

Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying 
down,  and  art  acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 

For  lo,  there  is  not  a  word  in  my 
tongue,  but  thou,  0  Lord,  knowest  it 
altogether. 

Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before, 
and  laid  thine  hand  upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for 
me ;  it  is  high,  I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I  go  from  thy  Spirit  or 
whither  shall  I  flee  from  thy  presence  ? 

If  I  ascend  up  into  heaven,  thou  art 
there:  If  I  make  my  bed  in  hell,  behold 
thou  art  there. 

If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning, 
and  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  sea; 

Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and 
thy  right  hand  shall  hold  me. 

If  I  say,  surely  the  darkness  shall  cover 
me;  even  the  night  shall  be  light  about  me. 

Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee; 
but  the  night  shineth  as  the  day:  the  dark- 
ness and  the  light  are  both  alike  to  thee. 
27  433 


Day  29.  the  psalter. 

•  For  my  reins  are  thine;  thou  hast 
covered  me  in  my  mother's  womb. 

I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  for  I  am 
fearfully  and  wonderfully  made :  marvel- 
lous are  thy  works,  and  that  my  soul 
knoweth  right  well. 

Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet 
being  imperfect;  and  in  thy  book  were 
all  my  members  written ; 

Which  day  by  day  were  fashioned, 
when  as  yet  there  was  none  of  them. 

How  precious  also  are  thy  thoughts  unto 
me,  0  God !  how  great  is  the  sum  of  them ! 

If  I  should  count  them,  they  are  more 
in  number  than  the  sand :  when  I  awake, 
I  am  still  with  thee. 

Try  me,  0  God,  and  seek  the  ground 
of  my  heart;  prove  me,  and  examine  my 
thoughts. 

Look  well  if  there  be  any  way  of  wick- 
edness in  me;  and  lead  me  in  the  way 
everlasting. 


THE    TWENTY-NINTH   DAY. 

Ulonuncj  JJraijer. 
From  Psalms  140,  141,  142,  143. 

ELIVER  me,  0  Lord,  from  the  evil 
man:   preserve  me  from  the  violent 
man; 

434 


D 


the  psalter.  Day  29. 

Who  imagine  mischief  in  their  hearts, 
and  stir  up  strife  all  the  day  long. 

They  have  sharpened  their  tongues  like  a 
serpent;  adder's  poison  is  under  their  lips. 

Keep  me,  0  Lord,  from  the  hands  of  the 
ungodly ;  preserve  me  from  the  wicked 
men,  who  are  purposed  to  overthrow  my 
goings. 

I  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  God, 
hear  the  voice  of  my  prayers,  0  Lord. 

Let  not  an  evil  speaker  be  established 
in  the  earth :  evil  shall  hunt  the  violent 
man  to  overthrow  him. 

I  know  that  the  Lord  will  maintain  the 
cause  of  the  afflicted,  and  the  right  of  the 
poor. 

Surely  the  righteous  shall  give  thanks 
unto  thy  name:  the  upright  shall  dwell 
in  thy  presence. 

Lord,  I  call  upon  thee  ;  haste  thee  unto 
me,  and  consider  my  voice,  when  I  cry 
unto  thee. 

Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  in  thy  sight 
as  the  incense;  and  the  lifting  up  of  my 
hand<  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 

Set  a  watch,  O  Lord,  before  my  mouth, 
and  keep  the  door  of  my  lips. 

0  let  not  mine  heart  be  inclined  to  any 
evil  thing,  to  practice  wicked  works,  with 
the  men  that  work  iniquity;  and  let  me 
not  eat  of  their  dainties. 
435 


Day  29.  the  psalter. 

Let  the  righteous  smite  me;  it  shall  he 
a  kindness:  and  let  him  reprove  me ; 

It  shall  he  an  excellent  oil,  which  shall 
not  break  my  head. 

I  cried  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice ; 
yea,  even  unto  the  Lord  did  I  make  my 
supplication. 

I  poured  out  my  complaints  before  him, 
and  showed  him  of  my  trouble. 

When  my  spirit  was  in  heaviness,  thou 
knewest  my  path ;  in  the  way  wherein  I 
walked,  have  they  privily  laid  a  snare  for 
me. 

I  looked  also  upon  my  right  hand,  and 
saw  there  was  no  man  that  would  know  me. 

I  had  no  place  to  flee  unto,  and  no  man 
cared  for  my  soul. 

I  cried  unto  thee,  0  Lord,  and  said, 
Thou  art  my  hope,  and  my  portion  in  the 
land  of  the  living. 

Consider  my  complaint;  for  I  am 
brought  very  low. 

0  deliver  me  from  my  persecutors ;  foi 
they  are  too  strong  for  me. 

Bring  my  soul  out  of  prison,  that  I 
may  praise  thy  Name:  the  righteous 
shall  compass  me  about;  for  thou  shaft 
deal  bountifully  with  me. 

Hear  my  prayer,  0  Lord,  and  consider 
my  desire ;  hearken  unto  me  for  thy  truth 
and  righteousness'  sake. 
436 


THE  psalter.  Day  29. 

And  enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy 
servant;  for  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  liv- 
ing be  justified. 

My  spirit  is  vexed  within  me,  and  my 
heart  within  me  is  desolate. 

I  remember  the  days  of  old ;  I  medi- 
tate on  all  thy  works;  I  muse  on  the 
work  of  thy  hands. 

I  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  thee  ; 
my  soul  gaspeth  unto  thee  as  a  thirsty 
land. 

0  let  me  hear  thy  loving  kindness  be- 
times in  the  morning ;  for  in  thee  is  my 
trust:  show  thou  me  the  way  that  I 
should  walk  in;  for  I  lift  up  my  soul 
unto  thee. 

Teach  me  to  do  the  thing  that  pleaseth 
thee ;  for  thou  art  my  God :  let  thy  loving 
Spirit  lead  me  forth  into  the  land  of  right- 
eousness. 

(Ecming   $rat)£r. 
From  Psalms  144,  145. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord  my  strength: 
my  goodness  and  my  fortress;  my 
high  tower,  and  my  deliverer ;  my  shield, 
and  he  in  whom  I  trust. 

Lord,  what  is  man,  that  thou  takest 
knowledge  of  him !   or  the  son  of  man, 
that  thou  makest  account  of  him  ! 
37*  437 


Day  29.  the  psalter. 

Man  is  like  to  vanity :  his  days  are  as  a 
shadow  that  passeth  away. 

I  will  sing  a  new  song  unto  thee,  0 
God ;  and  sing  praises  unto  thee  upon  a 
ten-stringed  lute. 

Save  me,  and  deliver  me  from  the  hand 
of  strange  children,  whose  mouth  talketh 
of  vanity,  and  their  right  hand  is  a  right 
hand  of  iniquity: 

That  our  sons  may  be  as  plants  grown 
up  in  their  youth ;  and  that  our  daughters 
may  be  as  corner  stones,  polished  after 
the  similitude  of  a  palace : 

That  our  garners  may  be  full,  affording 
all  manner  of  store :  that  our  sheep  may 
bring  forth  thousands  and  ten  thousands 
in  our  streets : 

That  our  oxen  may  be  strong  to  labor ; 
that  there  may  be  no  decay,  no  leading  into 
captivity,  and  no  complaining  in  our  streets. 

Happy  are  the  people  that  are  in  such 
a  case ;  yea,  blessed  are  the  people  who 
have  the  Lord  for  their  God. 

I  will  magnify  thee,  0  God,  my  King; 
and  I  will  praise  thy  Xame  for  ever  and 
ever. 

Every  day  will  I  give  thanks  unto  thee ; 
and  praise  thy  Xame  for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  marvellous  wor- 
thy to  be  praised ;  there  is  no  end  of  his 
greatness. 

438 


the  psalter.  Day  29. 

One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works 
unto  another,  and  declare  thy  power. 

As  for  me,  I  will  he  talking  of  thy  wor- 
ship, thy  glory,  thy  praise,  and  wondrous 
works  : 

80  that  men  shall  speak  of  the  might 
of  thy  marvellous  acts;  and  I  will  also  tell 
of  thy  greatness. 

They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory 
of  thy  great  goodness,  and  shall  sing  of 
thy  righteousness. 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful ; 
long-suffering,  and  of  great  goodness. 

The  Lord  is  good  to  all :  and  his  tender 
mercies  are  over  all  his  works. 

All  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,  0  Lord; 
and  thy  saints  shall  bless  thee. 

They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy 
kingdom,  and  talk  of  thy  power ; 

That  thy  power,  thy  glory,  and  mighti- 
ness of  thy  kingdom,  might  be  known 
unto  men. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  king- 
dom, and  thy  dominion  endureth  through- 
out all  ages. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  such  as  foil, 
and  lifteth  up  all  those  that  are  bowed 
down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee,  0  Lord; 
and  thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due 
season. 

439 


Day  30.  the  psalter. 

Thou  openest  thine  hand,  and  satisfiest 
the  desire  of  every  living  thing. 

The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways, 
and  holy  in  all  his  works. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that 
call  upon  him ;  yea,  all  such  as  call  upon 
him  faithfully. 

He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that 
fear  him  ;  he  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and 
will  help  them. 

The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love 
him  :  but  all  the  wicked  will  he  destroy. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the 
Lord;  and  let  all  flesh  give  thanks  unto 
his  holy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 


THE    THIRTIETH    DAY. 

Jtlorntng  Prettier. 
From  Psalms  146,  147. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  0  my  soul :  while  I 
live,  will  I  praise  the  I^ord ;  yea,  as 
long  as  I  have  any  being,  I  will  sing 
praises  unto  my  God. 

O  put  not  your  trust  in  princes,  nor  in 
any  child  of  man ;  for  there  is  no  help  in 
them. 

For  when  the   breath   of  man   goeth 
forth,  he  shall  turn  again  to  his  earth,  and 
then  all  his  thoughts  perish. 
440 


THE  psalter.  Day  30. 

Blessed  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of 
Jacob  for  his  help,  and  whose  hope  is  in 
the  Lord  his  God : 

T\lio  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea 
and  all  that  therein  is;  who  keepeth  his 
promise  for  ever; 

Who  helpeth  them  to  right  that  suffer 
wrong ;  who  feedeth  the  hungry. 
,    The  Lord  looseth  men  out  of  prison; 
the  Lord  giveth  sight  to  the  blind. 

The  Lord  raiseth  them  that  are  bowed 
down:  the  Lord  loveth  the  righteous: 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  strangers;  he 
relieveth  the  fatherless  and  widow :  but  the 
way  of  the  wicked  he  turn eth  upside  down. 
•  the  Lord  thy  God,  0  Sion,  shall  be 
King  for  evermore,  and  throughout  all 
generations. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord :  for  it  is  good  to 
sing  praises  uuto  our  God;  for  it  is  pleas- 
ant; and  praise  is  comely. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem,  and 
gathereth  together  the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

He  heal  eth  those  that  are  broken  in 
heart,  and  bindeth  up  their  wounds. 

He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars,  and 
calleth  them  all  by  their  names. 

Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  is  his 
power;  his  wisdom  is  infinite. 

The  Lord  lifteth  up  the  meek:  he  cast 
eth  the  wicked  down  to  the  ground. 
441 


Bay  30.  the  psalter. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving; 
sing  praise  upon  the  harp  unto  our  God: 

Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds. 
who  prepareth  rain  for  the  earth,  who 
maketh  grass  to  grow  upon  the  mountains. 

Who  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food,  and 
to  the  young  ravens  which  cry. 

He  delighteth  not  in  the  strength  of 
the  horse :  he  taketh  not  pleasure  in  the 
legs  of  a  man. 

The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that 
fear  him,  in  those  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

Praise  the  Lord,  0  Jerusalem;  praise 
thy  God,  0  Sion. 

For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of 
thy  gates;  he  hath  blessed  thy  children 
within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and 
filleth  thee  with  the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment 
upon  earth,  and  his  word  runneth  very 
swiftly. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool,  and  scatter- 
eth  the  hoar-frost  like  ashes. 

He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels : 
who  can  stand  before  his  cold? 

He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth 
them :  he  causeth  his  wind  to  blow,  and 
the  waters  flow. 

He  showeth  his  word  unto  Jacob,  his 
statutes  and  ordinances  unto  Israel. 
442 


the  psalter.  Day  30. 

(fioemng  Pram. 
From  Psalms  148, 149,  150. 

0  PRAISE  the  Lord  of  heaven:  praise 
him  in  the  height. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  angels  of  his :  praise 
him,  all  his  hosts. 

Praise  him,  sun  and  moon:  praise  him, 
all  ye  stars  and  light. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  heavens,  and  ye  wa- 
ters that  are  above  the  heavens. 

Let  them  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord: 
for  he  spake  the  word,  and  they  were  made ; 
he  commanded,  and  they  were  created. 

He  hath  made  them  fast  for  ever  and 
ever:  he  hath  given  them  a  law  which 
shall  not  he  broken. 

Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth,  ye 
dragons,  and  all  deeps: 

Fire  and  hail,  snow  and  vapors,  wind 
and  storm,  fulfilling  his  word: 

Mountains  and  all  hills;  fruitful  trees 
and  all  cedars: 

Beasts  and  all  cattle ;  worms  and  feather- 
ed fowls : 

Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people;  prin- 
ces, and  all  judges  of  the  world: 

Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and 
children,  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord: 
for  his  Xame  only  is  excellent,  his  glory 
above  earth  and  heaven. 
443 


Day  30.  the  psalter. 

He  shall  exalt  the  horn  of  his  people : 
all  his  saints  shall  praise  him ;  even  the 
children  of  Israel,  even  the  people  that 
serveth  him. 

0  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  let 
the  congregation  of  saints  praise  him. 

Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him, 
and  let  the  children  of  Sion  be  joyful  in 
their  King. 

Let  them  praise  his  Xame  with  the 
pipe :  let  them  sing  praises  unto  him  with 
tabret  and  harp. 

For  the  Lord  hath  pleasure  in  his  peo- 
ple; he  will  beautify  the  meek  with  sal- 
vation. 

0  praise  God  in  his  holiness:  praise 
him  in  the  firmament  of  his  power. 

Praise  him  in  his  noble  acts:  praise 
him  according  to  his  excellent  greatness. 

Praise  him  in  the  sound  of  the  trumpet : 
praise  him  with  the  psaltery  and  harp. 

Praise  him  with  the  timbrel  and  pipe : 
praise  him  with  stringed  instruments  and 
organs. 

Praise  him  upon  the  loud  cymbals: 
praise  him  upon  the  high-sounding  cym- 
bals. 

Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise 
the  Lord. 

THE    END    OF    THE    PSALTER. 

444 


SELECTIONS   OF   PSALMS. 


SELECTIONS  OP  PSALMS, 

FOR    USE    INSTEAD  OF    THE    PSALMS    FOR    THE    DAT,  AT 
THE  DISCRETION  OF  THE  MINISTER. 


Selection  first. 
Psalm  19. 

THE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  G-od ; 
and  the  firmament  showeth  his  handy- 
work. 

Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech,  and  night 
unto  night  showeth  knowledge. 

There  is  no  speech  nor  language,  where 
their  voice  is  not  heard. 

Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the 
earth,  and  their  words  to  the  end  of  the 
world.  In  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle 
for  the  sun, 

Which  is  as  a  bridegroom  coming  out 
of  his  chamber,  and  rejoiceth  as  a  strong 
man  to  run  a  race. 

His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the 
heaven,  and  his  circuit  unto  the  ends  of 
it :  and  there  is  nothing  hid  from  the  heat 
thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  con- 
38  445 


Sel.  1.  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

verting  the  soul :  the  testimony  of  the 
Lord  is  sure,  making  wise  the  simple. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  re- 
joicing the  heart:  the  commandment  of 
the  Lord  is  pure,  enlightening  the  eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring 
for  ever:  the  judgments  of  the  Lord  are 
true  and  righteous  altogether. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold, 
yea,  than  much  fine  gold:  sweeter  also 
than  honey  and  the  honeycomb. 

Moreover  by  them  is  thy  servant 
warned:  and  in  keeping  of  them  there 
is  great  reward. 

Who  can  understand  his  errors  ?  cleanse 
thou  me  from  secret  faults. 

Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from  pre- 
sumptuous sins;  let  them  not  have  do- 
minion over  me  :  then  shall  I  be  upright, 
and  I  shall  be  innocent  from  the  great 
transgression. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the 
meditation  of  my  heart,  be  acceptable  in 
thy  sight,  0  Lord,  my  strength,  and  my 
redeemer. 

Psalm  24. 

THE  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fulness 
thereof;    the    world,    and    they   that 
(l,vell  therein. 

446 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS.  Sel.  1. 

For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas, 
and  established  it  upon  the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the 
Lord?  or  who  shall  stand  in  his  holy 
place  ? 

He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure 
heart;  who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul 
unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  deceitfully. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the 
Lord,  and  righteousness  from  the  God  of 
his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek 
him,  that  seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates;  and  be 
y°  lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors ;  and  tie 
King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  this  Kins:  of  ^lorv  ?  The  Lord 
strong  and  mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in 
battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates;  even 
lift  them  up,  ye  everlasting  doors;  and 
the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ?  The  Lord 
of  hosts,  he  is  the  King  of  glory. 

Psalm  103. 

BLESS  the  Lord,  0  my  soul:    and  all 
that  is  within  me,  bless  his  holy  name. 
Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  forget 
not  all  his  benefits : 

447 


Sel.  1.  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities ;  who 
healeth  all  thy  diseases; 

Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruc- 
tion; who  crowneth  thee  with  loving- 
kindness  and  tender  mercies; 

Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good 
things ;  so  that  thy  youth  is  renewed  like 
the  eagle's. 

The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and 
judgment  for  all  that  are  oppressed. 

He  made  known  his  ways  unto  Moses, 
his  acts  unto  the  children  of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious,  slow 
to  anger,  and  plenteous  in  mercy. 

He  will  not  always  chide :  neither  will 
he  keep  his  anger  for  ever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins; 
nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniqui- 
ties. 

For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the 
earth,  so  great  is  his  mercy  toward  them 
that  fear  him. 

As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west,  so 
far  hath  he  removed  our  transgressions 
from  us. 

Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so 
the  Lord  pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 

For  he  knoweth  our  frame;  he  remem- 
bereth  that  we  are  dust. 

As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass :  as  a 
flower  of  the  field,  so  he  nourisheth. 
448 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS.  Sel.  2. 

For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is 
gone ;  and  the  place  thereof  shall  know  it 
no  more. 

But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  ever- 
lasting to  everlasting  upon  them  that  fear 
him,  and  his  righteousness  unto  children's 
children; 

To  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  to 
those  that  remember  his  commandments 
to  do  them. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne  in 
the  heavens;  and  his  kingdom  ruleth  over 
all. 

Bless  the  Lord,  ye  his  angels,  that  excel 
in  strength,  that  do  his  commandments, 
hearkening  unto  the  voice  of  his  word. 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts;  ye 
ministers  of  his,  that  do  his  pleasure. 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  works,  in  al. 
places  of  his  dominion:  bless  the  Lord,  0 
my  soul. 


Selection  Seconb. 
From  Psalm  139. 

OLORD,  thou   hast  searched  me,  an:. 
known  me. 
Thou    knowest   my    downsitting    and 
mine   uprising,   thou   understandest   my 
thought  afar  off. 

38*  449 


Sel.  2.  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying 
down,  and  art  acquainted  with  all  my 
ways. 

For  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue, 
but,  lo,  O  Lord,  thou  knowest  it  alto- 
gether. 

Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before, 
and  laid  thine  hand  upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for 
me;    it  is  high,  I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I  go  from  thy  Spirit?  or 
whither  shall  I  flee  from  thy  presence? 

If  I  ascend  up  into  heaven,  thou  art 
there:  If  I  make  my  bed  in  hell,  behold, 
thou  art  there. 

If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and 
dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  sea; 

Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and 
thy  right  hand  shall  hold  me. 

If  I  say,  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover 
me;  even  the  night  shall  be  light  about  me. 

Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee; 
but  the  night  shineth  as  the  day :  the 
darkness  and  the  light  are  both  alike  to 
thee. 

For  thou  hast  possessed  my  reins:  thou 
ha  si  covered  me  in  my  mother's  womb. 

I  will  praise  thee ;  for  I  am  fearfully  and 
wonderfully  made:  marvellous  are  thy 
works;  and  that  my  soul  knoweth  right 
well. 

450 


SELECTIONS   OF   PSALM«.        ?eL  2. 

My  substance  was  not  hid  from  thee, 
when  I  was  made  in  secret,  and  curiously 
wrought  in  the  lowest  parts  of  the  earth. 

Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet 
being  imperfect;  and  in  thy  book  all  my 
members  were  written,  which  in  continu- 
ance were  fashioned,  when  as  yet  there 
was  none  of  them. 

How  precious  also  are  thy  thoughts 
unto  me,  0  God!  how  great  is  the  sum  of 
them! 

If  I  should  count  them,  they  are  more 
in  number  than  the  sand:  when  I  awake, 
I  am  still  with  thee. 

Search  me,  0  God,  and  know  my  heart: 
try  me,  and  know  my  thoughts : 

And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in 
me,  and  lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

Psalm  145. 

I  WILL  extol  thee,  my  God,  0  King; 
and  I  will  bless  thy  name  for  ever  and 
ever. 

Every  day  will  I  bless  thee;  and  I  will 
praise  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the   Lord,  and  greatly  to  be 

praised;  and  his  greatness  is  unsearchable. 

One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works 

to  another,  and  shall  declare  thy  mighty 

aets. 

451 


Sel.  2.         SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS. 

I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honor  of 
'chy  majesty,  and  of  thy  wondrous  works. 

And  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of 
£hy  terrible  acts :    and  I  will  declare  thy 
reatness. 

They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  mem- 
ory of  thy  great  goodness,  and  shall  sing 
v)f  thy  righteousness. 

The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  com- 
passion; slow  to  anger,  and  of  great 
mercy. 

The  Lord  is  good  to  all :  and  his  tender 
mercies  are  over  all  his  works. 

All  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,  0  Lord ; 
and  thy  saints  shall  bless  thee. 

They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy 
kingdom,  and  talk  of  thy  power; 

To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  his 
mighty  acts,  and  the  glorious  majesty  of 
his  kingdom. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  king- 
dom, and  thy  dominion  endureth  through- 
out all  generations. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall,  and 
raiscth  up  all  those  that  be  bowed  down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee;  and 
thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

Thou  openest  thine  hand,  and  satistiest 
the  desire  of  every  living  thing. 

The  Lord  is  righteous;  in  all  his  ways, 
and  holy  in  all  his  works. 
452 


SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.         Sel.  3. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that 
call  upon  him,  to  all  that  call  upon  him 
in  truth. 

He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that 
fear  him:  he  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and 
will  save  them. 

The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love 
him :  but  all  the  wicked  will  he  destroy. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the 
Lord:  and  let  all  flesh  bless  his  holy 
name  for  ever  and  ever. 


0ekctton  Stytrir. 
From  Psalm  51. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  0  God,  accord- 
ing to  thy  loving  kindness  :  according 
unto  the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies 
blot  out  my  transgressions. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  ini- 
quity, and  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions : 
and  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 

Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinned, 
and  done  this  evil  in  thy  sight:  that  thou 
mightest  be  justified  when  thou  speakest, 
and  be  clear  when  thou  judgest. 

Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity ;  and 
in  sin  did  my  mother  conceive  me. 
453 


Sel.  3.        SELECTIONS    OF   PSALMS. 

Behold,  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  in- 
ward parts :  and  in  the  hidden  part  thou 
shalt  make  me  to  know  wisdom. 

Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be 
clean :  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter 
than  snow. 

Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness; 
that  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broken 
may  rejoice. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  blot 
out  all  mine  iniquities. 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God ;  and 
renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence ; 
and  take  not  thy  holy  spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  sal- 
vation ;  and  uphold  me  with  thy  free 
spirit. 

Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  thy 
ways;  and  sinners  shall  be  converted 
unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  0 
God,  thou  God  of  my  salvation :  and  my 
tongue  shall  sing  aloud  of  thy  righteous- 
ness. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips;  and  my 
mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

For  thou  desirest  not  sacrifice;  else 
would  I  give  it:  thou  delightest  not  in 
burnt  offering. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken 
454 


SELECTIONS    OF   PSALMS.        Sel.  3. 

spirit:  a  "broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  0 
God,  thou  wilt  not  despise. 

From  Psalm.  42. 

AS  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water 
brooks,  so  panteth  my  soul  after  thee, 
0  God. 

My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  for  the  living 
God :  when  shall  I  come  and  appear  be- 
fore God  ? 

My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and 
night,  while  they  continually  say  unto 
me,  Where  is  thy  God? 

"When  I  remember  these  things,  I  pour 
out  my  soul  in  me :  for  I  had  gone  with 
the  multitude,  I  went  with  them  to  the 
house  of  God; 

With  the  voice  of  joy  and  praise,  with 
a  multitude  that  kept  holyday. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  0  my  soul  ? 
and  why  art  thou  disquieted  in  me  ? 

Hope  thou  in  God ;  for  I  shall  yet  praise 
him  for  the  help  of  his  countenance. 

Yet  the  Lord  will  command  his  loving- 
kindness  in  the  daytime,  and  in  the  night 
his  song  shall  be  with  me,  and  my  prayer 
unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

I  will  say  unto  God  my  rock,  Why  hast 
thou  forgotten  me  ?  why  go  I  mourning 
because  of  the  oppression  of  the  enemy? 
455 


Sel.  4.        SELECTIONS   OF   PSALMS. 

While  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where 
is  thy  God? 

.Why  art  thou  cast  down,  0  my  soul: 
and  why  art  thou  disquieted  within  me? 

Hope  thou  in  God :  for  I  shall  yet  praise 
him,  who  is  the  health  of  my  countenance, 
and  my  God. 


Selection  iburtl). 
Psalm  37. 


FRET  not  thyself  because  of  evildoers, 
neither  be  thou  envious  against  the 
workers  of  iniquity. 

For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like 
the  grass,  and  wither  as  the  green  herb. 

Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good;  so 
shalt  thou  dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily 
thou  shalt  be  fed. 

Delight  thyself  also  in  the  Lord;  and  he 
shall  give  thee  the  desires  of  thine  heart. 

Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord;  trust 
also  in  him;  and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

And  he  shall  bring  forth  thy  righteous- 
ness as  the  light,  and  thy  judgment  as 
the  noonday. 

Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  wait  patiently  for 
him :  fret  not  thyself  because  of  him  who 
456 


SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.         Sel.  4. 

prospereth  in  his  way,  because  of  the  man 
who  bringeth  wicked  devices  to  pass. 

Cease  from  anger,  and  forsake  wrath  : 
fret  not  thyself  in  any  wise  to  do  evil. 

For  evildoers  shall  be  cut  off:  but  those 
that  wait  upon  the  Lord,  they  shall  in- 
herit the  earth. 

For  yet  a  little  while,  and  the  wicked 
shall  not  be:  yea,  thou  shalt  diligently 
consider  his  place,  and  it  shall  not  be. 

But  the  meek  shall  inherit  the  earth; 
and  shall  delight  themselves  in  the  abund- 
ance of  peace. 

The  wicked  plotteth  against  the  just, 
and  gnasheth  upon  him  with  his  teeth. 

The  Lord  shall  laugh  at  him :  for  he 
seeth  that  his  day  is  coming. 

The  wicked  have  drawn  out  the  sword, 
and  have  bent  their  bow,  to  cast  down 
the  poor  and  needy,  and  to  slay  such  as 
be  of  upright  conversation. 

Their  sword  shall  enter  into  their  own 
heart,  and  their  bows  shall  be  broken. 

A  little  that  a  righteous  man  hath  is 
better  than  the  riches  of  many  wicked. 

For  the  arms  of  the  wicked  shall  be 
broken:  but  the  Lord  upholdeth  the 
righteous. 

The  Lord  knoweth  the  days  of  the  up- 
right: and  their  inheritance  shall  be  for 
ever. 

39  457 


Sel.  4.         SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS. 

They  shall  not  be  ashamed  in  the  evil 
time:  and  in  the  days  of  famine  they 
shall  be  satisfied. 

Bnt  the  wicked  shall  perish,  and  the 
enemies  of  the  Lord  shall  be  as  the  fat 
of  lambs :  they  shall  consume ;  into  smoke 
shall  they  consume  away. 

The  wicked  borroweth,  and  payeth  not 
again :  but  the  righteous  showeth  mercy, 
and  giveth. 

For  such  as  be  blessed  of  him  shall 
inherit  the  earth;  and  they  that  be  cursed 
of  him  shall  be  cut  off. 

The  steps  of  a  good  man  are  ordered 
by  the  Lord :  and  he  delighteth  in  his  way. 

Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  utterly 
cast  down :  for  the  Lord  upholdeth  him 
with  his  hand. 

I  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old; 
yet  have  I  not  seen  the  righteous  forsa- 
ken, nor  his  seed  begging  bread. 

He  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth;  and 
his  seed  is  blessed. 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good;  and 
dwell  for  evermore. 

For  the  Lord  loveth  judgment,  and  for- 
saketh  not  his  saints ;  they  are  preserved 
for  ever:  but  the  seed  of  the  wicked  shall 
be  cut  off. 

The  righteous   shall  inherit  the  land, 
and  dwell  therein  for  ever. 
458 


SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.         Sel.  4. 

The  mouth  of  the  righteous  speaketh 
wisdom,  and  his  tongue  talketh  of  judg- 
ment. 

The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart; 
none  of  his  steps  shall  slide. 

The  wicked  watcheth  the  righteous,  and 
seeketh  to  slay  him. 

The  Lord  will  not  leave  him  in  his 
hand,  nor  condemn  him  when  he  is 
judged. 

Wait  on  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way, 
and  he  shall  exalt  thee  to  inherit  the 
land :  wiien  the  wicked  are  cut  off,  thou 
shalt  see  it, 

I  have  seen  the  wicked  in  great  power, 
and  spreading  himself  like  a  green  bay  tree. 

Yet  he  passed  away,  and,  lo,  he  was 
not:  yea,  I  sought  him,  but  he  could  not 
be  found. 

Mark  the  perfect  man,  and  behold  the 
upright:  for  the  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 

But  the  transgressors  shall  be  destroyed 
together:  the  end  of  the  wicked  shall  be 
cut  off. 

But  the  salvation  of  the  righteous  is  of 
the  Lord :  he  is  their  strength  in  the  time 
of  trouble. 

And  the  Lord  shall  help  them,  and  de- 
liver them:  he  shall  deliver  them  from 
the  wicked,  and  save  them,  because  they 
trust  in  him. 

459 


Sel.   5.         SELECTIONS   OF   PSALMS. 

Sdatknt  jftftt). 
Psalm  1. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that  walketh  not 
in  the  counsel  of  the  ungodly,  nor 
standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth 
in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the 
Lord;  and  in  his  law  doth  he  meditate 
day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by 
the  rivers  of  water,  that  bringeth  forth 
his  fruit  in  his  season  ; 

His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither;  and 
whatsoever  he  doeth  shall  prosper. 

The  ungodly  are  not  so :  but  are  like 
the  chaff  which  the  wind  driveth  away. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand 
in  the  judgment,  nor  sinners  in  the  con- 
gregation of  the  righteous. 

For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the 
righteous:  but  the  way  of  the  ungodly 
shall  perish. 

Psalm  15. 

LORD,   who    shall  abide  in  thy  taber- 
nacle? who  shall  dwell  in  thy  holy 
hill? 

460 


SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.         Sel.  5. 

He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and  worketh 
righteousness,  and  speaketh  the  truth  in 
his  heart. 

He  that  backbiteth  not  with  his  tongue, 
nor  doeth  evil  to  his  neighbor,  nor  taketh 
up  a  reproach  against  his  neighbor. 

In  whose  eyes  a  vile  person  is  con- 
temned ;  but  he  honoreth  them  that  fear 
the  Lord.  He  that  sweareth  to  his  own 
hurt,  and  changeth  not. 

He  that  putteth  not  out  his  money  to 
usury,  nor  taketh  reward  against  the  inno- 
cent. 

He  that  doeth  these  things  shall  never 
be  moved. 

Psalm  91. 

HE  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of 
the  most  High  shall  abide  under  the 
shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

I  will  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  refuge 
and  my  fortress :  my  God ;  in  him  will  I 
trust. 

Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the 
snare  of  the  fowler,  and  from  the  noisome 
pestilence 

He  shall  cover  thee  with  his  feathers, 
and  under  his  wings  shalt  thou  trust :  his 
truth  shall  be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 
Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror 
39*  461 


Sel.  5.        SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS. 

by  night;  nor  for  the  "arrow  that  flieth  by 
day; 

Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in 
darkness;  nor  for  the  destruction  that 
wasteth  at  noonday. 

A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and 
ten  thousand  at  thy  right  hand;  but  it 
shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

Only  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold 
and  see  the  reward  of  the  wicked. 

Because  thou  hast  made  the  Lord,  which 
is  my  refuge,  even  the  most  High,  thy 
habitation ; 

There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee,  neither 
shall  any  plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over 
thee,  to  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands, 
lest  thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

Thou  shalt  tread  npon  the  lion  and 
adder :  the  young  lion  and  the  dragon 
shalt  thou  trample  under  feet. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me, 
therefore  will  I  deliver  him :  I  will  set 
him  on  high,  because  he  hath  known  my 
name. 

He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  an- 
swer him:  I  will  be  with  him  in  trouble; 
I  will  deliver  him,  and  honor  him. 

With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and 
show  him  my  salvation. 
462 


SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.         Sel.  6. 

Selection  Si*tl). 
From  Psalm  32. 

BLESSED  is  he  whose  transgression  is 
forgiven,  whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord 
imputeth  not  iniquity,  and  in  whose  spirit 
there  is  no  guile. 

I  acknowledged  my  sin  unto  thee,  and 
mine  iniquity  have  I  not  hid. 

I  said,  I  will  confess  my  transgressions 
unto  the  Lord;  and  thou  forgavest  the 
iniquity  of  my  sin. 

Fortius  shall  every  one  that  is  godly 
pray  unto  thee  in  a  time  when  thou  may- 
est  be  found  :  surely  in  the  floods  of  great 
waters  they  shall  not  come  nigh  unto 
him. 

Thou  art  my  hiding  place ;  thou  shalt 
preserve  me  from  trouble;  thou  shalt 
compass  me  about  with  songs  of  deliver- 
ance. 

I  will  instruct  thee  and  teach  thee  in 
the  way  which  thou  shalt  go :  I  will 
guide  thee  with  mine  eye. 

Many  sorrows  shall  be  to  the  wicked : 
but  he  that  trusteth  in  the  Lord,  mercy 
shall  compass  him  about. 

Be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  rejoice,  ye 
righteous :  and  shout  for  joy,  all  ye  that 
are  upright  in  heart. 
463 


Sel.  6.  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

Psalm.  130. 

OUT  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto 
thee,  0  Lord. 

Lord,  hear  my  voice  :  let  thine  ears  be 
attentive  to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

If  thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniqui- 
ties, O  Lord,  who  shall  stand  ? 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  that 
thou  mayest  he  feared. 

I  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait, 
and  in  his  word  do  I  hope. 

My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more 
than  they  that  watch  for  the  morning :  I 
say,  more  than  they  that  watch  for  the 
morning. 

Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord :  for  with 
the  Lord  there  is  mercy,  and  with  him  is 
plenteous  redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his 
iniquities. 

Psalm  121. 

I  WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills, 
from  whence  cometh  my  help. 
My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord,  which 
made  heaven  and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  he  moved : 
he  that  keepeth  thee  will  not  slumber. 

Behold,  he   that  keepeth   Israel  shall 
neither  slumber  nor  sleep. 
4(34 


SELECTIONS   OF    PSALMS.         Sel.  7. 

The  Lord  is  thy  keeper :  the  Lord  is 
thy  shade  upon  thy  right  hand. 

The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day, 
nor  the  moon  by  night. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all 
evil :  he  shall  preserve  thy  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out 
and  thy  coming  in  from  this  time  forth, 
and  even  for  evermore. 


0£kctton  Sromtt). 
Psalm  23. 

rTIHE  Lord  is  my  shepherd ;  I  shall  not 
JL   want. 

He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green 
pastures :  he  leadeth  me  beside  the  still 
waters. 

He  restoreth  my  soul :  he  leadeth  me 
in  the  paths  of  righteousness  for  his 
name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley 
of  the  shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no 
evil :  for  thou  art  with  me ;  thy  rod  and 
thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 

Thou'preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the 
presence  of  mine  enemies:  thou  anoint- 
est  my  head  with  oil;  my  cup  runneth 
over. 

465 


Sel.  7.         SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS. 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow 
me  all  the  days  of  my  life :  and  I  will  ft  well 
in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for  ever. 


Psalm  34. 

I  WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times :   his 
praise   shall   continually    be    in    my 
mouth. 

My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the 
Lord:  the  humble  shall  hear  thereof,  and 
be  glad. 

0  magnify  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let 
us  exalt  bis  name  together. 

1  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me, 
and  delivered  me  from  all  my  fears. 

They  looked  unto  him,  and  were  light- 
ened: and  their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 

This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  Lord 
heard  him,  and  saved  him  out  of  all  his 
troubles. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round 
about  them  that  fear  him,  and  delivereth 
them. 

0  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good : 
blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

0  fear  the  Lord,  ye  his  saints :  for  there 
is  no  want  to  them  that  fear  him. 

The  young   lions    do  lack,  and   Buffer 
hunger:  but  they  that  seek  the  Lord  shall 
not  want  any  ^ood  thing. 
466  " 


SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.         Sel.  7. 

Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me :  I 
will  teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life, 
and  loveth  many  days,  that  he  may  see 
good  ? 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips 
from  speaking  guile. 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good;  seek 
peace,  and  pursue  it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the 
righteous,  and  his  ears  are  open  unto  their 
cry. 

The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them 
that  do  evil,  to  cut  off  the  remembrance 
of  them  from  the  earth. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  hear- 
eth,  and  delivereth  them  out  of  all  their 
troubles. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of 
a  broken  heart ;  and  saveth  such  as  be  of 
a  contrite  spirit. 

Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  right- 
eous :  but  the  Lord  delivereth  him  out  of 
them  all. 

He  keepeth  all  his  bones :  not  one  of 
them  is  broken. 

Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked:  and  they 
that  hate  the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  his 
servants :    and  none  of  them  that  trust  in 
him  shall  be  desolate. 
467 


Sel.  7.         SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS. 


Psalm  65. 

PRAISE  waiteth  for  thee,  0  God,  in 
Sion :  and  unto  thee  shall  the  vow  be 
performed. 

0  thou  that  hearest  prayer,  unto  thee 
shall  all  flesh  come. 

Iniquities  prevail  against  me :  as  for  our 
trangressions,  thou  shalt  purge  them 
away. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest, 
and  causest  to  approach  unto  thee,  that 
he  may  dwell  in  thy  courts :  we  shall  be 
satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  thy  house, 
even  of  thy  holy  temple. 

By  terrible  things  in  righteousness  wilt 
thou  answer  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation; 
who  art  the  confidence  of  all  the  ends  of 
the  earth,  and  of  them  that  are  afar  off 
upon  the  sea : 

Which  by  his  strength  setteth  fast  the 
mountains ;  being  girded  with  power : 

Which  stilleth  the  noise  of  the  seas, 
the  noise  of  their  waves,  and  the  tumult 
of  the  people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost 
parts  are  afraid  at  thy  tokens:  thou 
makest  the  outgoings  of  the  morning 
and  evening  to  rejoice. 

Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  waterest 
it:  thou  greatlv  enri chest  it  with  the 
468 


SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.         Sel.  8. 

river  of  God,  which  is  full  of  water : 
thou  preparest  them  corn,  when  thou 
hast  so  provided  for  it. 

Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abun- 
dantly :  thou  settlest  the  furrows  thereof: 
thou  makest  it  soft  with  showers:  thou 
blessest  the  springing  thereof. 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  good- 
ness; and  thy  paths  drop  fatness. 

They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the 
wilderness:  and  the  little  hills  rejoice  on 
every  side. 

The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks; 
the  valleys  also  are  covered  over  with 
corn;  they  shout  for  joy,  they  also  sing. 


H' 


Selection  £tgl)tt). 

From  Psalm  84. 

thy  tabernacles,  0 
Lord  of  hosts ! 
My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for 
the  courts  of  the  Lord  :  my  heart  and  my 
•  flesh  crieth  out  for  the  living  God. 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  an  house, 

and  the  swallow  a  nest  for  herself,  where 

she  may  lay  her  young,  even  thine  altars, 

0  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King,  and  my  God. 

40  469 


Sel.  8.         SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy 
house  :  they  will  be  still  praising  thee. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in 
thee ;  in  whose  heart  are  the  ways  of 
them. 

Who  passing  through  the  valley  of 
Baca  make  it  a  well ;  the  rain  also  filleth 
the  pools. 

They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
every  one  of  them  in  Sion  appeareth 
before  God. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer : 
give  ear,  0  God  of  Jacob. 

For  a  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a 
thousand. 

1  had  rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the 
house  of  my  God,  than  to  dwell  in  the 
tents  of  wickedness. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  a 
shield :  the  Lord  will  give  grace  and 
glory :  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold 
from  them  that  walk  uprightly. 

0  Lord  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man 
that  trusteth  in  thee. 


Psalm  85. 

LOED,  thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  thy 
land :  thou  hast  brought  back  the  cap- 
tivity of  Jacob. 

470 


SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.         Sel.  8. 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  thy 
people,  thou  hast   covered  all   their  sin. 
Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  wrath: 
thou  hast  turned  thyself  from  the  fierce- 
ness of  thine  anger. 

Turn  us,  0  God  of  our  salvation,  and 
cause  thine  anger  toward  us  to  cease. 

AVilt  thou  be  angry  with  us  for  ever? 
wilt  thou  draw  out  thine  anger  to  all 
generations? 

AVilt  thou  not  revive  us  again :  that  thy 
people  may  rejoice  in  thee? 

Show  us  thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  and  grant 
us  thy  salvation. 

I  will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will 
speak:  for  he  will  speak  peace  unto  his 
people,  and  to  his  saints :  but  let  them 
not  turn  again  to  folly. 

Surely  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  thai 

fear  him;  that  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land, 

Mercy   and   truth    are   met    together; 

righteousness  and  peace  have  kissed  each 

other. 

Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth; 
and  righteousness  shall  look  down  from 
heaven. 

Yea,  the  Lord  shall  give  that  which  is 
good;  and  our  land  shall  yield  her  in- 
crease. 

Righteousness  shall  go  before  him;  and 
shall  set  us  in  the  way  of  his  steps. 
471 


Sel.  8.        SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS. 


Psalm  93. 


THE  Lord  reigneth,  he  is  clothed  with 
majesty;  the  Lord  is  clothed  with 
strength,  wherewith  he  hath  girded  him- 
self: 

The  world  also  is  stablished,  that  it 
cannot  be  moved. 

Thy  throne  is  established  of  old :  thou 
art  from  everlasting. 

The  floods  have  lifted  up,  0  Lord,  the 
floods  have  lifted  up  their  voice;  the 
floods  lift  up  their  waves. 

The  Lord  on  high  is  mightier  than  the 
noise  of  many  waters,  yea,  than  the 
mighty  waves  of  the  sea. 

Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure :  holiness 
becometh  thine  house,  0  Lord,  for  ever. 

Psalm  97. 

THE  Lord  reigneth;  let  the  earth  rejoice ; 
let    the   multitude   of   isles   be   glad 
thereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about 
him:  righteousness  and  judgment  are  the 
habitation  of  his  throne. 

A  fire  goeth  before  him,  and  burnetii  up 
his  enemies  round  about. 

His  lightnings  enlightened  the  world : 
the  earth  saw,  and  trembled. 
472 


SELECTIONS    OF   PSALMS.         Sel.  9. 

The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  pre- 
sence of  the  Lord,  at  the  presence  of  the 
Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

The  heavens  declare  his  righteousness, 
and  all  the  people  see  his  glory. 

Confounded  be  all  they  that  serve  graven 
images,  that  boast  themselves  of  idols: 
worship  him,  all  ye  gods. 

Sion  heard,  and  was  glad;  and  the 
daughters  of  Judah  rejoiced  because  of 
thy  judgments,  O  Lord. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  higher  than  all  the 
earth :  thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

Ye  that  love  the  Lord,  hate  evil:  he 
preserveth  the  souls  of  his  saints;  he  de- 
livereth  them  out  of  the  hand  of  the 
wicked. 

Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous,  and 
gladness  for  the  upright  in  heart. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous ;  and 
give  thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  his 
holiness. 


Section  £Cmtl). 

Psalm  8. 

OLOED  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy 
Xame  in  all  the  earth !  who  hast  set 
thv  £lory  above  the  heavens. 
40*  473 


Sel.  9.         SELECTIONS    OF   PSALMS. 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  habes  and  suck- 
lings hast  thou  ordained  strength  because 
of  thine  enemies,  that  thou  mightest  still 
the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

When  I  consider  thy  heavens,  the  work 
of  thy  fingers,  the  moon  and  the  stars, 
which  thou  hast  ordained ; 

What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of 
him?  and  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  visit* 
est  him  ? 

For  thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower 
than  the  angels,  and  hast  crowned  him 
with  glory  and  honor. 

Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion 
over  the  works  of  thy  hands ;  thou  hast 
put  all  things  under  his  feet : 

All  sheep  and  oxen,  yea,  and  the  beasts 
of  the  field ;  the  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the 
fish  of  the  sea,  and  whatsoever  passeth 
through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 

O  Lord  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy 
Name  in  all  the  earth ! 


From  Psalm  33. 

REJOICE    in   the    Lord,    0   ye   right- 
eous:   for   praise   is   comely  for  the 
upright. 

Praise  the  Lord  with  harp :  sing  unto 
him  with  the  psaltery  and  an  instrument 
of  ten  strings. 

474 


SELECTIONS   OF   PSALMS.        Sel.  9* 

Sing  unto  him  a  new  song ;  play  skil- 
fully with  a  loud  noise. 

For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  right ;  and 
all  his  works  are  done  in  truth. 

He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment: 
the  earth  is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the 
Lord. 

By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  hea- 
vens made ;  and  all  the  host  of  them  by 
the  breath  of  his  mouth. 

He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  to- 
gether as  an  heap  :  he  layeth  up  the  depth 
in  storehouses. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord :  let  all 
the  inhabitants  of  the  world  stand  in  awe 
of  him. 

For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done ;  he  com- 
manded, and  it  stood  fast 

From  Psalm  147. 

PEAISE  ye  the  Lord :  for  it  is  good  to 
sing  praises  unto  our  God;  for  it  is 
pleasant ;  and  praise  is  comely. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem :  he 
gathereth  together  the  outcasts  of  Israel. 
He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart,  and 
bindeth  up  their  wounds. 

He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars ;  he 
calleth  them  all  by  their  names. 

Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power: 
his  understanding  is  infinite. 
475 


IlECTIOFS   OF  PSALMS. 

The  Lord  lifteth  op  the  meek:  he 
easteth  the  wicked  down  to  the  ground. 

Sing  onto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving; 
sing  praise  npon  the  harp  unto  our  God  r 

Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds, 
who  prepareth  rain  for  the  earth,  who 
maketh  grass  to  grow  upon  the  moun- 
tains. 

He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food,  and  to 
the  young  ravens  which 

The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that 
fear  him,  in  those  that  hope  in  his  n 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem ;  praise 
thy  God,  O  Sion. 

For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of 
thy  gates;  he  hath  blessed  thy  children 
within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and 
filleth  thee  with  the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment 
upon  earth :  his  word  runneth  iftl y. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool:  he  scattereth 
the  hoar  frost  like  ashes. 

He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels: 
who  can  stand  before  his  cold? 

He  sendeth  out  bis  word,  and  melteth 
them :  he  causeth  his  wind  to  blow,  and 
the  waters  flow. 

He  showeth  his  word  unto  Jacob,  his 
statutes  and  his  judgments  unto  Israel. 

He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nati  n 
476 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS.         Sel.  10. 

and  as  for  his  judgments,  they  have  not 
known  them. 

From  Psalm  57. 

BE  thou  exalted,  0  God.  above  the 
heavens;  let  thv  fflorv  he  ahove  all 
the  earth. 

My  heart  is  fixed,  0  God,  my  heart  is 
fixed:  I  will  sing  and  give  praise. 

Awake  up,  my  glory;  awake,  psaltery 
and  harp:  I  myself  will  awake  early. 

I  will  praise  thee,  0  Lord,  among  the 
people :  I  will  sing  unto  thee  among  the 
nations. 

For  thy  mercy  is  great  unto  the  hea- 
vens, and  thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 

Be  thou  exalted,  0  God.  above  the  hea- 
vens :  let  thy  glory  he  above  all  the  earth. 


Selection  fentl). 
From  Psalm  96. 


OSIXG   unto   the   Lord  a   new  song: 
sing  unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth. 
Sing  unto  the  Lord,  bless  \as  Xame; 
show  forth  his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 
Declare  his  glory  among  the  heathen, 
his  wonders  among  all  people. 

For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be 
praised :  he  is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods. 
477 


Sel.  10.       SELECTIONS  OF  PSAXMS. 


Psalm  148. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  from  the  heavens : 
praise  him  in  the  heights. 

Praise  ye  him,  all  his  angels:  praise  ye 
him,  all  his  hosts. 

Praise  ye  him,  sun  and  moon:  praise 
him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 

Praise  him,  ye  heavens  of  heavens,  and 
ye  waters  that  be  above  the  heavens. 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord: 
for  he  commanded,  and  they  were  created. 

He  hath  also  stablished  them  for  ever 
and  ever :  he  hath  made  a  decree  which 
shall  not  pass. 

Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth,  ye 
dragons,  and  all  deeps : 

Fire,  and  hail;  snow,  and  vapors; 
stormy  wind  fulfilling  his  word : 

Mountains,  and  all  hills;  fruitful  trees, 
and  all  cedars : 

Beasts,  and  all  cattle ;  creeping  things, 
and  flying  fowl : 

Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people; 
princes,  and  all  judges  of  the  earth: 

Both  young  men,  and  maidens;  old 
men,  and  children;  Let  them  praise  the 
Xame  of  the  Lord:  for  his  Name  alone  is 
excellent;  his  glory  is  above  the  earth 
and  heaven. 

He  also  exalteth  the  horn  of  his  people, 
478 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS.        Sel.  10. 

the  praise  of  all  his  saints;  even  of  the 
children  of  Israel,  a  people  near  unto 
him. 

From  Psalm  149. 

SIXG  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song,  and  his 
praise  in  the  congregation  of  saints. 

Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made 
him:  let  the  children  of  Sion  be  joyful  in 
their  King. 

Let  them  praise  his  Name  in  the  dance : 
let  them  sing  praises  unto  him  with  the 
timbrel  and  harp. 

For  the  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  his 
people :  he  will  beautify  the  meek  with 
salvation. 

Psalm  150. 

PRAISE  God  in  his  sanctuary:  praise 
him  in  the  firmament  of  his  power. 

Praise  him  for  his  mighty  acts :  praise 
him  according  to  his  excellent  greatness. 

Praise  him  with  the  sound  of  the  trum- 
pet: praise  him  with  the  psaltery  and  harp. 

Praise  him  with  the  timbrel  and  dance: 
praise  him  with  stringed  instruments  and 
organs. 

Praise  him  upon  the  loud  cymbals: 
praise  him  upon  the  high  sounding  cym- 
bals. 

Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise 
the  Lord. 

479 


) 
SPECIAL    PORTIONS    OP    THE    PSALTER. 


SPECIAL  PORTIONS  OF  THE  PSALTER. 

[as  specified  in  the  prayer-book  of  1785.] 


For  CHRISTMAS-DAY,  EASTER-DAY,  ASCEN 
SION-DAY,  and  WHIT-SUNDAY. 


Morning  Jpraner. 
Prom  Psalms  84,  85. 

HOW   amiable   are  thy  tabernacles,  0 
Lord  of  hosts ! 

My  soul  longeth,  yea  even  fainteth  for 
the  courts  of  the  Lord:  my  heart  and  my 
flesh  crieth  out  for  the  living  God. 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  her  an 
house,  and  the  swallow  a  nest,  where  she 
may  lay  her  young;  even  thy  altars,  0 
Lord  of  hosts,  my  King  and  my  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy 
house ;  they  will  be  alway  praising  thee. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in 
thee ;  in  whose  heart  are  thy  ways. 

Who  going  through  the  vale  of  misery, 
use  it  for  a  well;  and  the  pools  are  filled 
with  water. 

They  will  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
and  unto  the  God  of  gods  appeareth  ever} 
one  of  them  in  Sion. 
480 


SPECIAL    PORTIONS    OF    THE    PSALTER. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer ; 
hearken,  0  God  of  Jacoh. 

For  one  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than 
a  thousand. 

1  had  rather  be  a  door-keeper  in  the 
house  of  my  God,  than  to  dwell  in  the 
tents  of  ungodliness. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield  : 
the  Lord  will  give  grace  and  glory:  and 
no  good  thing  shall  he  withhold  from  them 
that  live  a  godly  life. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the 
man  that  putteth  his  trust  in  thee. 

Lord,  thou  art  become  gracious  unto 
thy  land;  thou  hast  turned  away  the  cap- 
tivity of  Jacob. 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  offence  of  thy 
people,  and  covered  all  their  sins. 

Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  displea- 
sure, and  turned  thyself  from  thy  wrath- 
ful indignation. 

Turn  us  then,  0  God  our  Saviour,  and 
let  thine  anger  cease  from  us. 

Wilt  thou  be  displeased  at  us  for  ever  ? 
and  wilt  thou  stretch  out  thy  wrath  from 
one  generation  to  another  ? 

Wilt  thou  not  turn  again,  and  quicken 
us,  that  thy  people  may  rejoice  in  thee  ? 

Show  us  thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  and  grant 
us  thy  salvation. 

1  will  hearken  what  the  Lord  God  will 
41  481 


SPECIAL  PORTIONS  OF  THE  PSALTER. 

say  concerning  me;  for  he  shall  speak 
peace  unto  his  people,  and  to  his  saints, 
that  they  turn  not  again. 

For  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear 
him ;  that  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together: 
righteousness  and  peace  have  kissed  each 
other. 

Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth ;  and 
righteousness  shall  look  down  from  heaven. 

Yea,  the  Lord  shall  show  loving  kind- 
ness; and  our  land  shall  give  her  increase. 

Righteousness  shall  go  before  him;  and 
shall  set  us  in  the  way  of  his  steps. 

©oaring  {Jragar. 

From  Psalms  97,  98. 

THE  Lord  is  King,  the   earth  may  be 
glad  thereof;   yea,  the  multitude   of 
the  isles  may  be  glad  thereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about 
him:  righteousness  and  judgment  are  the 
habitation  of  his  seat. 

There  shall  go  a  lire  before  him,  and 
burn  up  his  enemies  on  every  side. 

His  lightnings  gave  shine  unto  the 
world  :  the  earth  saw  it,  and  was  afraid. 

The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  pre- 
sence of  the  Lord  ;  at  the  presence  of  the 
Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 
482 


SPECIAL    PORTIONS    OF    THE    PSALTER. 

The  heavens  have  declared  his  right- 
eousness, and  all  the  people  have  seen  his 
glory. 

Confounded  he  all  they  that  worship 
carved  images,  and  that  delight  in  vain 
gods :  worship  him,  all  ye  gods. 

Sion  heard  of  it,  and  rejoiced;  and  the 
daughters  of  Judah  were  glad,  because  of 
thy  judgments,  0  Lord. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  higher  than  all  that 
are  in  the  earth:  thou  art  exalted  far 
above  all  gods. 

0  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  see  that  ye  hate 
the  thing  which  is  evil :  the  Lord  preserv- 
er tk  the  souls  of  his  saints ;  he  shall  deliver 
them  from  the  hand  of  the  ungodly. 

There  is  sprung  up  a  light  for  the  right- 
eous, and  joyful  gladness  for  such  as  are 
true-hearted. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous;  and 
give  thanks  for  a  remembrance  of  his 
holiness. 

0  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  for 
he  hath  done  marvellous  things. 

With  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his 
holy  arm,  hath  he  gotten  himself  the  vic- 
tory. 

The  Lord  declared  his  salvation;  his 
righteousness  hath  he  openly  showed  in 
the  sight  of  the  heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and 
483 


SPECIAL    PORTIONS    OF    THE    PSALTER. 

truth  toward  the  house  of  Israel ;  and  all 
the  ends  of  the  world  have  seen  the  sal- 
vation of  our  God. 

Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord, 
all  ye  lands;  sing, rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp ;  sing  to 
the  harp  with  a  psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

With  trumpets  also  and  shawms,  O 
show  yourselves  joyful  before  the  Lord, 
the  King. 

Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that 
therein  is;  the  round  world,  and  they  that 
dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let 
the  hills  be  joyful  together  before  the 
Lord;  for  he  is  come  to  judge  the  earth. 

With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the 
world,  and  the  people  with  equity. 


For  ASH- WEDNESDAY  and  GOOD-FRIDAY. 

Morning  |3rar)£r. 

Psalm  51. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  0  God,  after  thy 
great  goodness ;  according  to  the  mul- 
titude of  thy  mercies  do  away  mine  of- 
fences. 

\\rash  me  thoroughly  from  my  wicked- 
ness, and  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 
484 


SPECIAL    PORTIONS    OF    THE    PSALTER. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  faults,  and  my 
sin  is  ever  before  me. 

Against  tliee  onlv  have  I  sinned  and 
done  this  evil  in  thy  sight;  that  thou 
mightest  be  justified  in  thy  saying,  and 
clear  when  thou  art  judged. 

Behold  I  was  shapen  in  wickedness, 
and  in  sin  hath  ray  mother  conceived  me. 

But  lo,  thou  requirest  truth  in  the  in- 
ward parts,  and  shalt  make  me  to  under- 
stand wisdom  secretly. 

Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be 
clean :  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than 
snow. 

3 lake  me  to  hear  of  joy  and  gladness; 
that  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broken 
may  rejoice. 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  put 
out  all  my  misdeeds. 

Make  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God,  and  re- 
new a  right  spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence, 
and  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salva- 
tion ;  and  uphold  me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  shall  I  teach  thy  ways  unto  the 
wieked,  and  sinners  shall  be  converted 
unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  0  God, 
thou  God  of  my  salvation :  and  my  tongue 
shall  sing  aloud  of  thy  righteousness. 
41*  485 


SPECIAL    PORTIONS    OF    THE    PSALTER. 

0  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips;  and  my 
mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

For  thou  desirest  no  sacrifice,  else 
would  I  give  it  thee;  hut  thou  delightest 
not  in  burat-ofieriiigB. 

The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a  troubled  spirit : 
a  broken  and  contrite  heart,  0  God,  shalt 
thou  not  despise. 

0  be  favorable  and  gracious  unto  Sion ; 
build  thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

Then  shalt  thou  be  pleased  with  the 
sacrifice  of  righteousness,  with  the  burnt- 
offerings  and  oblations;  then  shall  they 
offer  young  bullocks  upon  thine  altar. 

(Stoning  JJramr. 
From  Psalms  102,  103. 

THE  Lord  hath  looked  down  from  his 
sanctuary;  out  of  the  heaven  did  the 
Lord  behold  the  earth ; 

That  he  might  hear  the  mournings  of 
such  as  are  in  captivity,  and  deliver  the 
children  appointed  unto  death; 

That  they  may  declare  the  Name  of  the 
Lord  in  Sion,  and  his  praise  in  Jerusalem. 

1  said,  0  my  God,  take  me  not  away  in 
the  midst  of  mine  age ;  as  for  thy  years, 
they  endure  throughout  all  generations. 

Thou,  Lord,  in  the  beginning  hast  laid 
the    foundation   of   the   earth,   and   the 
heavens  are  the  work  of  thy  hands. 
486 


SPECIAL    PORTIONS    OF    THE    PSALTER. 

They  shall  perish,  but  thou  shalt  en- 
dure :  they  all  shall  wax  old  as  doth  a  gar- 
ment ; 

And  as  a  vesture  shalt  thou  change  them, 
and  they  shall  be  changed ;  but  thou  art  the 
same,  and  thy  years  shall  not  fail. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul;  and  all 
that  is  within  me,  praise  his  holy  Xame. 

Praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  forget 
not  all  his  benefits  : 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth 
all  thine  infirmities; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction, 
and  crowneth  thee  with  mercy  and  loving 
kindness ; 

Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good 
things  :  so  that  thy  youth  is  renewed  like 
the  eagle's. 

The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and 
judgment  for  all  them  that  are  oppressed 
with  wrong. 

He  showed  his  ways  unto  Moses,  his 
works  unto  the  children  of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  full  of  compassion  and  mer- 
cy, long-suffering,  and  of  great  goodness. 

He  will  not  alway  be  chiding;  neither 
keepeth  he  his  anger  forever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins: 
nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  wicked- 
nesses. 

For  look  how  high  the  heaven  is  in  com- 
487 


SPECIAL    PORTIONS    OF    THE    PSALTER. 

parison  of  the  earth ;  so  great  is  his  mercy 
also  toward  them  that  fear  him. 

Look  how  wide  also  the  east  is  from  the 
west ;  so  far  hath  he  set  our  sins  from  us. 

Yea,  like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  own 
children ;  even  so  is  the  Lord  merciful 
unto  them  that  fear  him. 

For  he  knoweth  our  frame ;  he  remem- 
bereth  that  we  are  but  dust. 

The  days  of  man  are  but  as  grass ;  for 
he  flourisheth  as  a  flower  of  the  field. 

For  as  soon  as  the  wind  goeth  over  it,  it 
is  gone ;  and  the  place  thereof  shall  know 
it  no  more. 

But  the  merciful  goodness  of  the  Lord 
endureth  for  ever  and  ever  upon  them  that 
fear  him ;  and  his  righteousness  upon 
children's  children ; 

Even  upon  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and 
think  upon  his  commandments  to  do  them. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  seat  in 
heaven,  and  his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

0  praise  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  his,  ye 
that  excel  in  strength;    ye  that  fulfil  his 
•<  m  :imandment,  and  hearken  unto  the  voice 
of  his  word.    . 

0  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts ;  ye 
servants  of  his  that  do  his  pleasure. 

O  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works 
of  his,  in  all  places  of  his  dominion :  praise 
thou  the  Lord,  0  my  soul. 
488 


SPECIAL  ANTHEMS 


1[  SPECIAL  ANTHEMS  that  may  be  sung  or  said, 
at  Morning  Prayer,  instead  of  the  Venite  Exulte- 
mus,  on  the  following  Days,  when  any  of  the 
Selections  are  used  instead  of  the  Psalter. 

Cljristmas-Dcro. 
From  Psalms  xlv,  Ixxxix,  ex. 

THY  seat,  O  God,  enduretli  for  ever; 
the  sceptre  of  thy  kingdom  is  a  right 
sceptre. 

Thou  hast  loved  righteousness,  and 
hated  iniquity  ;  wherefore  God,  even  thy 
God,  hath  anointed  thee  with  the  oil  of 
gladness  ahove  thy  fellows. 

My  song  shall  be  alway  of  the  loving- 
kindness  of  the  Lord;  with  my  mouth 
will  I  ever  be  showing  thy  truth  from  one 
generation  to  another. 

For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  set  up 
for  ever;  thy  truth  shalt  thou  establish  in 
the  heavens. 

The  Lord  is  our  defence;  the  Holy  One 
of  Israel  is  our  King. 

Thou  spakest  sometime  in  visions  unto 
thy  saints,  and  saidst,  I  have  laid  help 
489 


SPECIAL   ANTHEMS. 

upon  One  that  is  mighty,  I  have  exalted 
One  chosen  out  of  the  people. 

I  will  set  his  dominion  in  the  sea,  and 
his  right  hand  in  the  floods. 

And  I  will  make  him  my  First-born, 
higher  than  the  kings  of  the  earth. 

The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou 
on  my  right  hand,  until  I  make  thine 
enemies  thy  footstool. 

The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  thy 
power  out  of  Sion :  be  thou  ruler,  even  in 
the  midst  among  thine  enemies. 

In  the  day  of  thy  power  shall  the  peo- 
ple offer  thee  free-will  offerings  with  an 
holy  worship :  the  dew  of  thy  birth  is  of 
the  womb  of  the  morning. 

The  Lord  sware,  and  will  not  repent, 
Thou  art  a  Priest  for  ever,  after  the  order 
of  Melchizedech. 


Stslj-fakimesuat). 
From  Psalms  xxxii,  xxxviii,  cxxx. 

BLESSED  is  he  whose  unrighteousness 
is  forgiven,  and  whose  sin  is  covered. 
Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord 
imputeth  no  sin,  and  in  whose  spirit  there 
is  no  guile. 

Tut  me  not  to  rebuke,  O  Lord,  in  thine 
490 


SPECIAL    AXTHEMS. 

anger;  neither  chasten  me  in  thy  heavy 
displeasure : 

For  thine  arrows  stick  fast  in  me,  and 
thy  hand  presseth  me  sore. 

My  wickednesses  are  gone  over  my 
head,  and  are  like  a  sore  "burden,  too  heavy 
for  me  to  bear. 

I  will  confess  my  wickedness,  and  be 
sorry  for  my  sin. 

Haste  thee  to  help  me,  0  Lord  God  of 
my  salvation. 

Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  thee, 
0  Lord ;  Lord  hear  my  voice. 

Let  thine  ears  be  attentive  to  the  voice 
of  my  supplications. 

If  thou,  Lord,  shouldest  be  extreme  to 
mark  what  is  done  amiss,  0  Lord,  who 
shall  stand? 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  that 
thou  mayest  be  feared. 


©oou-Jrtbat). 
From  Psalms  xxii,  lxix,  xl. 

MY  God!  my  God!  look  upon  me;  why 
hast  thou  forsaken  me?  and  art  so 
far  from  my  health,  and  from  the  words 
of  my  complaint? 

491 


SPECIAL    ANTHEMS. 

But  thou  art  holy,  0  Thou  that  inhabit- 
est  the  praises  of  Israel. 

I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man ;  a  reproach 
of  men,  and  despised  of  the  people. 

All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn : 
they  shoot  out  the  lip,  they  shake  the 
head,  saying, 

He  trusted  in  God,  that  he  would  de- 
liver him  ;  let  him  deliver  him,  if  he  will 
have  him. 

The  counsel  of  the  wicked  layeth  siege 
against  me ;  they  pierced  my  hands  and 
my  feet, 

They  part  my  garments  among  them, 
and  cast  lots  upon  my  vesture. 

But  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  O  Lord : 
0  my  strength,  haste  thee  to  help  me. 

Thy  rebuke  hath  broken  my  heart;  I 
am  full  of  heaviness :  I  looked  for  some 
to  have  pity  on  me,  but  there  was  no 
man,  neither  found  I  any  to  comfort  me. 

They  gave  me  gall  to  eat;  and  when  I 
was  thirsty  they  gave  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

Sacrifice  and  meat-offering  thou  would- 
est  not,  but  mine  ears  hast  thou  opened. 

Burnt-offerings  and  sacrifice  for  sir*  hast 
thou  not  required :  then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come ; 

In  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is  written 
of  me,  that  I  should  fulfil  thy  will,  O  my 
God :  I  am  content  to  do  it ;  yea,  thy  law 
is  within  my  heart. 

492 


SPECIAL    AKTHEMS. 

From  Psalms  xxiv,  lxvii. 

LIFT  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates ;  and  be 
ye  lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors ;  and 
the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory?  the  Lord 
strong  and  mighty;  even  the  Lcrd  mighty 
in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates ;  and  be 
ye  lift,  ye  everlasting  doors ;  and  the  King 
of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  Glory?  Even  the 
Lord  of  hosts,  he  is  the  King  of  glory. 

0  clap  your  hands  together,  all  ye  peo- 
ple; shout  unto  God  with  the  voice  of 
triumph. 

For  the  Lord  most  high  is  terrible  ;  he 
is  a  great  King  over  all  the  earth. 

God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout ;  the  Lord 
with  the  sound  of  a  trumpet. 

Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises;  sing 
praises  unto  our  King,  sing  praises. 

God  reigneth  over  the  heathen:  God 
sitteth  upon  the  throne  of  his  holiness. 

The  princes  of  the  people  are  gathered 
together,  even  the  people  of  the  God  of 
Abraham ;  for  the  shields  of  the  earth 
belong  unto  God :  he  is  greatly  exalted. 


42  493 


SPECIAL    ANTHEMS. 

iDljtt-Simbctp. 

From  Psalms  ii,  lxviii. 

I  WILL  declare  the  decree :  the  Lord 
hath  said  unto  me,  Thou  art  my  Son, 
this  day  have  I  begotten  thee. 

Desire  of  me,  and  I  shall  give  thee  the 
heathen  for  thine  inheritance,  and  the  ut- 
most parts  of  the  earth  for  thy  possession. 

Be  wise  now,  therefore,  0  ye  kings ;  be 
instructed,  ye  judges  of  the  earth. 

Serve  the  Lord  with  fear,  and  rejoice 
Avith  trembling. 

Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  to  his 
Name :  extol  him  that  rideth  upon  the 
heavens  by  his  name  J  AH,  and  rejoice 
before  him. 

Thou,  0  God,  sentest  a  gracious  rain 
upon  thine  inheritance,  and  refreshedst  it 
when  it  was  weary. 

The  Lord  gave  the  word ;  great  was  the 
company  of  those  that  published  it. 

Though  ye  have  lain  among  the  pots ; 
yet  shall  ye  be  as  the  wings  of  a  dove 
covered  with  silver,  and  her  feathers  with 
yellow  gold. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  high ;  thou  hast 
led  captivity  captive ;  thou  hast  received 
gifts  for  men ;  yea,  for  the  rebellious  also, 
that  the  Lord  God  might  dwell  among 
them. 

494 


SPECIAL    ANTHEMS. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  daily  loadeth 
us  with  benefits;  even  the  God  of  our 
salvation. 

Sing  unto  God,  ye  kingdoms  of  the 
earth  :  0  sing  praises  unto  the  Lord ; 

To  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heaven  of 
heavens,  Avhich  were  of  old :  lo,  he  doth 
send  out  his  voice,  and  that  a  mighty 
voice. 

Ascribe  ye  strength  unto  God :  his  ex- 
cellency is  over  Israel,  and  his  strength  is 
in  the  clouds. 

0  God,  thou  art  terrible  out  of  thy  holy 
places;  the  God  of  Israel  is  he  that  giveth 
strength  and  power  unto  his  people. 
Blessed  be  God. 


495 


THE  ORDER  FOR  THE 

ADMINISTRATION  OF  BAPTISM 
TO  INFANTS. 


*H  When  Baptism  is  administered  at  a  stated  Service, 
it  shall  be  immediately  after  the  second  Lesson. 

fl  Infants  to  be  baptized  must  be  presented  by  their 
parents,  when  practicable,  and  one,  at  least,  of 
the  persons  presenting  must  be  a  communicant  of 
this  or  of  some  other  Evangelical  Church. 

T[  At  the  time  appointed,  the  Minister,  standing 
near  the  Font,  shall  say, 

Hear  the  words  of  the  Gospel,  written 
by  St.  Mark,  in  the  tenth  Chapter,  at  the 
thirteenth  Verse. 

THEY  brought  young  children  to  Christ, 
that  he  should  touch  them :  and  his 
disciples  rebuked  those  that  brought  them. 
But  when  Jesus  saw  it,  he  was  much  dis- 
pleased, and  said  unto  them,  Suffer  the 
little  children  to  come  unto  me,  and 
forbid  them  not:  for  of  such  is  the  king- 
dom of  God.  Verily  I  say  unto  you, 
Whosoever  shall  not  receive  the  kingdom 
of  God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall  not  enter 
therein.  And  he  took  them  up  in  his 
496 


BAPTISM    OF    INFANTS. 

arms,   put    his   hands   upon    them,    and 

blessed  them. 

fl  Then  shall  the  Minister  make  this  Exhortation. 

BELOVED,  ye  hear  in  this  Gospel  the 
words  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  that  he 
commanded  the  children  to  be  brought 
unto  him ;  how  he  blamed  those  who 
would  have  kept  them  from  him ;  how  he 
exhorteth  all  men  to  follow  their  in- 
nocency.  Ye  perceive  how,  by  his  out- 
ward gesture  and  deed,  he  declared  his 
good  will  toward  them,  for  he  embraced 
them  in  his  arms,  he  laid  his  hands  upon 
them  and  blessed  them.  Doubt  ye  not, 
therefore,  but  earnestly  believe,  that  he 
who  now  sitteth  at  the  right  hand  of  the 
Majesty  on  high,  is  the  same  tender  Sa- 
viour who,  in  the  days  of  his  sojourning 
upon  earth,  so  lovingly  regarded  little 
children. 

Wherefore,  being  thus  persuaded  of 
the  good  will  of  our  Saviour  toward  all 
infants ;  and  not  doubting  that  he  favor- 
ably alloweth  the  dedication  of  this  infant 
unto  him ;  let  us  faithfully  and  devoutly 
call  upon  him  in  its  behalf  and  say : 

ALMIGHTY   and  immortal    God,   the 

A.  aid  of  all  who  need,  the  helper  of  all 

who  nee  to  thee  for  succor,  the  life  of  those 

who  believe,  and  the  resurrection  of  the 

42*  497 


BAPTISM    OF    INFANTS. 

dead;  we  call  upon  thee  for  this  infant, 
now  to  be  baptized ;  of  thy  bounteous 
mercy,  we  beseech  thee  to  receive  him, 
grant  unto  him  the  forgiveness  of  his  sins, 
and  so  fill  him  with  thy  Holy  Spirit  that 
he  may  grow  in  grace  and  godliness,  and 
being  steadfast  in  faith,  joyful  through 
hope,  and  rooted  in  love,  may  continue 
thine  forever ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

T[  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

DEARLY  beloved,  ye  have  brought  this 
child  here  to  be  baptized,  ye  have 
prayed  that  our  Heavenly  Father,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  would  vouch- 
safe to  receive  him,  to  release  him  from 
his  sins,  to  sanctify  him  with  the  Holy 
Ghost,  to  give  him  the  kingdom  of  Heaven 
and  everlasting  life  : 

I  ask,  therefore, 

DO  ye  solemnly  believe  all  the  Articles 
of  the  Christian  Faith,  as  contained 
in  the  Apostles'  Creed;  and  do  ye  ac- 
knowledge the  obligation,  as  far  as  in  you 
lies,  to  provide,  that  this  child  be  brought 
up  in  the  nurture  and  admonition  of  the 
Lord,  that  he  be  diligently  instructed  in 
the  Holy  Scriptures,  and  that  he  be  taught 
the  Creed,  the  Lord's  Prayer,  the  Ten 
498 


BAPTISM    OF   INFANTS. 

Commandments,  and  all  other  things 
which  a  Christian  ought  to  know  and  be- 
lieve to  his  soul's  health  ? 

Answer.     We  do. 

fl  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

0  MERCIFUL  God,  grant  that  the  old 
Adam  in  this  child  may  he  so  buried, 
that  the  new  man  may  be  raised  up  in 
him.     Amen. 

Grant  that  all  sinful  affections  may  die 
in  him,  and  that  all  things  belonging  to  the 
Spirit  may  live  and  grow  in  him.   Amen. 

Grant  that  he  may  have  power  and 
strength  to  have  victory,  and  to  triumph 
against  the  devil,  the  world,  and  the  flesh. 
Amen. 

Grant  that  all  who  are  dedicated  to 
thee  in  Baptism,  may  also  be  endued 
with  heavenly  virtues,  and  everlastingly 
rewarded,  through  thy  mercy,  0  blessed 
Lord  God,  who  dost  live  and  govern  all 
things,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Almighty,  everliving  God,  whose  most 
dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ  gave  com- 
mandment to  his  disciples,  that  they  should 
go  teach  all  nations,  and  baptize  them  in 
the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost;  regard,  we  beseech 
thee,   our  supplications,  and   grant   that 


BAPTISM    OF    INFANTS. 

this  child,  now  to  be  baptized,  may  receive 
the  fullness  of  thy  grace,  and  ever  remain 
in  the  number  of  thy  faithful  children; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

•j  Then  the  Minister  shall    take  the  child   into  his 
hands,  and  shall  say, 

Name  this  child. 

If  And  then,  naming  it  accordingly,  he  shall  dip  it 
in  the  water  discreetly,  or  shall  pour  water  upon 
it,  saying, 

NI  BAPTIZE  thee  in  the  name  of  the 
•  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

T[  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

WE  receive  this  child  into  the  congrega- 
tion of  Christ's  Flock;*  *  Here  the 
and  pray  that  hereafter  ^  M^mster^m ay 
shall  not  be  ashamed  to  con-  of 'the  cross  up 

f  ^i       r  'j_i        j?   r^-\     '   ±  •     on   the    child's 

less  the  faith  of  Christ  cruci-  forehead,  if  it 
fled ;  but  manfully  fight  mi-  ^T^d^l 
der  his  banner,  against  sin,  gg» J^-J"^ 
the  world,  and  the  devil,  and  cross,  and  pray, 
continue  Christ's  faithful  sol-  etc' 
dier  and  servant  unto  his  life's  end.   Amen. 

*\  Then  the  Minister  shall   offer  this   prayer,  the 
parents  repeating  with  him  : 

WE    yield    thee    humble    thanks,    0 
Heavenly  Father,  that  thou  hast  in- 

600 


BAPTISM    OF    INFANTS. 

dined  us  to  dedicate  this  child  to  thee 
in  baptism ;  and  we  humbly  pra}T  that 
thy  grace  may  enable  us  to  bring  him  up 
in  the  nurture  and  admonition  of  the 
Lord;  through  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son,  our 
Saviour.     Amen. 

fl  Then   the  Minister  shall  say, 

FORASMUCH  as  ye  have  promised  to 
bring  up  this  child  in  the  nurture  and 
admonition  of  the  Lord,  I  exhort  you  to 
have  always  in  remembrance  what  a 
solemn  obligation  ye  have  here  assumed. 
Ye  are,  therefore,  to  take  care  that  this 
child  be  virtuously  brought  up  to  lead  a 
godly  and  a  Christian  life ;  remembering 
always,  that  Baptism  doth  represent  unto 
us  our  profession,  which  is,  to  follow  the 
example  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  and  to  be 
made  like  unto  him,  that,  as  he  died  and 
rose  again  for  us,  so  should  we,  who  are 
baptized,  die  from  sin,  and  rise  again  unto 
righteousness,  continually  mortifying  all 
our  evil  and  corrupt  affections,  and  daily 
proceeding  in  all  virtue  and  godliness  of 
living. 

U  In  the  private  ministration  of  Baptism  this 
service  may  be  used,  or  any  portion  of  it,  as  the 
Minister  may  think  best,  provided  that  the 
prayer  beginning:  with,  Almighty,  everliving  God, 
etc.,  to  the  end  of  the  formula,  be  used. 
501 


THE  ORDER  FOR  THE 

ADMINISTRATION  OF  BAPTISM 
TO  ADULTS. 


r  "When  Persons  of  riper  years  are  to  be  baptized, 
timely  notice  shall  be  given  to  the  Minister  :  that 
so  due  care  may  be  taken  for  their  examination, 
whether  they  be  sufficiently  instructed  in  the 
Principles  of  the  Christian  Keligion,  and  pre- 
pared to  come  in  repentance  and  faith  to  this  holy 
Sacrament. 

1  And  if  they  shall  be  found  fit,  then  may  they 
present  themselves,  with  their  witnesses,  imme- 
diately after  the  second  Lesson  at  any  stated 
service. 

fl  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

Hear  the  words  of  the  Gospel  written 
by  St.  Matthew,  in  the  twenty-eighth 
Chapter,  beginning  at  the  sixteenth  Verse. 

THEX  the  eleven  disciples  went  away 
into  Galilee,  into  a  mountain  where 
Jesus  had  appointed  them.  And  when 
they  saw  him.  they  worshipped  him  :  but 
some  doubted.  And  Jesus  came  and 
spake  unto  them,  saying.  All  power  is 
given  unto  me  in  heaven  and  in  earth. 
502 


BAPTISM    OF    ADULTS. 

Go  ye  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations, 
baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the  Father, 
and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  G-host : 
Teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  what- 
soever I  have  commanded  you:  and,  lo,  I 
am  with  you  alway,  even  unto  the  end  of 
the  world.     Amen. 

BELOVED,  ye  hear  in  this  Gospel  the 
express  command  which  our  Saviour 
Christ  gave  to  his  disciples  ;  saying,  Go  ye 
and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the 
name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  whereby  ye  perceive 
the  obligation  of  this  Divine  Ordinance, 
where  it  may  be  had.  For  which  cause 
St.  Peter,  when  upon  his  first  preaching 
of  the  Gospel  many  were  pricked  at  the 
heart,  and  said  to  him  and  the  rest  of  the 
Apostles,  Men  and  brethren,  what  shall 
we  do  ?  said  unto  them,  Repent,  and  be 
baptized,  every  one  of  you,  for  the  re- 
mission of  sins,  and  ye  shall  receive 
the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  For  the 
promise  is  to  you  and  your  children,  and 
to  all  that  are  afar  off,  even  as  many  as 
the  Lord  our  God  shall  call.  So,  in 
reply  to  the  inquiry  of  the  Jailer,  Sirs, 
what  must  I  do  to  be  saved  ?  Paul  and 
Silas  answered  and  said ;  Believe  on  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  thou  shalt  be  saved, 
503 


BAPTISM    OF    ADULTS. 

and  thy  house.  And  after  they  had 
spoken  unto  him  the  word  of  the  Lord, 
and  to  all  that  were  in  his  house,  they 
baptized  him,  and  all  his,  straightway. 
[Acts  xvi,  30.]  Furthermore,  in  the  tenth 
Chapter  of  the  Epistle  to  the  Romans,  St. 
Paul  contrasts  the  righteousness  which  is 
of  the  law  with  the  righteousness  which  is 
of  faith,  and  makes  the  latter  speak  on 
this  wise ;  If  thou  shalt  confess  with  thy 
mouth  the  Lord  Jesus,  and  shalt  believe  in 
thine  heart  that  God  hath  raised  him  from 
the  dead,  thou  shalt  he  saved.  For  with  the 
heart  man  believeth  unto  righteousness ; 
and  with  the  mouth  confession  is  made 
unto  salvation.  [Rom.  x,  9.] 

Beloved,  ye  learn  from  these  Scriptures 
that  faith  and  repentance  (fruits  of  the 
Spirit)  must  be  accompanied  with  con- 
fession of  the  mouth  in  Baptism.  Doubt 
ye  not,  therefore,  but  earnestly  believe 
that  God  does  graciously  receive  all  who 
truly  repent  and  come  unto  him  by  faith ; 
that  he  will  grant  them  the  remission  of 
their  sins,  and  strengthen  them  by  his 
indwelling  Spirit,  and  that  he  will  carry 
on  the  good  work  which  he  has  begun  in 
them  unto  the  day  of  Jesus  Christ. 

Wherefore,  we  being  thus  persuaded  of 
the  good  will  of  our  heavenly  Father 
toward  these  Persons,  truly  repenting  and 
504 


BAPTISM    OF    ADULTS. 

believing  in  his  Son  Jesus  Christ ;  let  us 
faithfully  and  devoutly  give  thanks  to 
him,  and  say, 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God, 
heavenly  Father,  we  give  thee  humble 
thanks,  for  that  thou  hast  vouchsafed  to 
call  us  to  the  knowledge  of  thy  grace,  and 
faith  in  thee ;  Increase  this  knowledge, 
and  confirm  this  faith  in  us  evermore. 
Bless  these  thy  servants,  that  being  received 
into  the  number  of  thy  visible  Church, 
and  filled  with  thy  Spirit,  and  kept  by 
thy  perpetual  mercy,  they  may  continue 
steadfast  in  the  confession  of  thy  holy 
Xanie,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

*H  Then  the  Minister  shall  say  to  the  Persons  to  b© 
baptized, 

WELL-BELOVED,  who  are  come 
hither  desiring  to  be  Baptized,  ye 
have  heard  how  the  congregation  hath 
prayed,  that  our  merciful  Father  would 
vouchsafe  to  bless  you,  and  to  fill  you 
with  his  Holy  Spirit.  Ye  have  heard  also 
that  he  hath  promised  in  his  holy  AVord 
to  grant  those  things  that  we  have  prayed 
for;  which  promise  he,  for  his  part,  will 
most  surely  keep  and  perform. 

Wherefore,  after  this  promise  made  by 
43  505 


BAPTISM    OF   ADULTS. 

our  heavenly  Father,  in  Christ  Jesus,  ye 
must  also  faithfully,  for  your  part,  in  the 
presence  of  these  your  Witnesses,  and  this 
whole  congregation,  promise  and  answer 
to  the  following  Questions. 

Question.  Dost  thou  renounce  the  devil 
and  all  his  works,  the  vain  pomp  and 
glory  of  the  world,  with  all  covetous  desires 
of  the  same,  and  the  sinful  desires  of  the 
flesh,  so  thatthou  wilt  not  follow,  nor  be 
led  by  them  ? 

Answer.  I  renounce  them  all ;  and  by 
God's  help,  will  endeavor  not  to  follow, 
nor  be  led  by  them. 

Question.  Dost  thou  believe  all  the 
Articles  of  the  Christian  Faith,  as  contained 
in  the  Apostles'  Creed  ? 

Answer.     I  do. 

Question.  Wilt  thou  be  baptized  in  this 
Faith  ? 

Ansiver.     That  is  my  desire. 

Question.  Wilt  thou  then  obediently 
keep  God's  holy  will  and  commandments, 
and  walk  in  the  same  all  the  days  of  thy 
life? 

Answer.     I  will,  by  God's  help. 


T[  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

0  MERCIFUL  God,  grant  that  the  old 
Adam  in  these  Persons  may  be  so  bur- 
506 


BAPTISM    OF   ADULTS. 

ied,  that  the  new  man  may  be  raised  up 
in  them.    Amen. 

Grant  that  all  sinful  affections  may  die 
in  them,  and  that  all  things  belonging  to 
the  Spirit  may  live  and  grow  in  them. 
Amen. 

Grant  that  they  may  have  power  and 
strength  to  have  victory,  and  to  triumph 
against  the  devil,  the  world,  and  the  flesh. 
Amen. 

Grant  that  they,  and  all  who  are  dedi- 
cated to  thee  in  Baptism,  may  also  be 
endued  with  heavenly  virtues,  and  ever- 
lastingly rewarded,  through  thy  mercy,  O 
blessed  Lord  God,  who  dost  live  and 
govern  all  things,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

ALMIGHTY,  everliving  God,  whose 
most  dearly  beloved  Son,  Jesus  Christ, 
gave  commandment  to  his  disciples,  that 
they  should  go  teach  all  nations,  and 
baptize  them  In  the  name  of  the  Father, 
and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
Regard,  we  beseech  thee,  our  supplica- 
tions, and  grant  that  the  Persons  now  to 
be  baptized  may  receive  the  fullness  of 
thy  grace,  and  ever  remain  in  the  number 
of  thy  faithful  children;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
507 


BAPTISM   OF  ADULTS. 

T[  Then  shall  the  Minister  take  each  Person  to  be 
baptized  by  the  right  hand ;  and  shall  ask  the 
Witnesses  the  Name  ;  and  then  shall  dip  him 
in  the  water,  or  pour  water  upon  him,  saying, 

NI  BAPTIZE  thee  in  the  name  of 
•  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

WE  receive  this  Person,  into  the  congre- 
gation of  Christ's  Flock,*     *  Here  the 
and    pray    that   hereafter   he  minister  may 

r      J  make  the  sign 

shall  not  be  ashamed  to  con-  of  the  cross  up- 
fess  the  faith  of  Christ  cruci-  r^Sead?1!?11!? 
fied,  but  manfully  fight  un-  t£^&T& 
der  his  banner,  against  sin,  *Q*  ^^  vm 

'       Q.       .,  '  the   sign    of  the 

the  world,  and  the  devil ;  and  cro»,  and  pray, 

continue  Christ's  faithful  sol-  etc'' 

dier  and  servant  unto  his  life's  end.  Amen. 


1[  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

SEEING  now,  dearly  beloved  brethren, 
that  these  Persons  are  grafted  into  the 
body  of  Christ's  Church  visible;  let  us 
give  thanks  unto  Almighty  God,  and  with 
one  accord  make  our  prayers  unto  him, 
that  they  may  lead  the  rest  of  their  life  ac- 
cording to  his  holy  word. 
^508 


BAPTISM   OF   ADULTS. 

H  Then  shall  be  said,  all  kneeling, 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hal- 
lowed be  thy  Name.  Thy  kingdom 
come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it 
is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us. 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 


ALMIGHTY  God,  who  showest  to  them 
that  are  in  error  the  light  of  thy  truth, 
to  the  intent  that  they  may  return  into 
the  way  of  righteousness ;  grant  unto  all 
those  who  are  admitted  into  the  fellowship 
of  Christ's  religion,  that  they  may  avoid 
those  things  that  are  contrary  to  their 
profession,  and  may  follow  all  such  things 
as  are  agreeable  to  the  same;  and  we  be- 
seech thee,  for  thine  infinite  goodness, 
that  thou  wouldest  mercifully  look  upon 
these  thy  servants,  and  endue  them  with  thy 
heavenly  grace,  that  they  may  be  living 
members  of  thy  Church ;  and  being  stead- 
fast in  faith,  joyful  through  hope,  and 
rooted  in  charity,  may  so  pass  the  waves 
of  this  troublesome  world,  that  finally  they 
may  come  to  the  land  of  everlasting  life, 
there  to  reign  with  thee,  world  without  end; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 
43*  509 


BAPTISM   OF   ADULTS. 

^  Then,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister,  speaking  to 
the  Witnesses,  shall  say, 

FORASMUCH  as  these  persons  have 
promised,  in  your  presence,  to  re- 
nounce the  devil  and  all  his  works,  to 
believe  in  God,  and  to  serve  him ;  ye  must 
remember  that  it  is  your  part  and  duty  to 
put  them  in  mind  what  a  solemn  vow, 
promise,  and  profession,  they  have  now 
made  before  this  congregation,  and  espe- 
cially before  you  their  chosen  witnesses. 
And  ye  are  also  to  call  upon  them  to  use 
all  diligence  to  be  rightly  instructed  in 
God's  holy  Word ;  that  so  they  may  grow 
in  grace,  and  in  the  knowledge  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  and  live  godly,  right- 
eously, and  soberly,  in  this  present  world. 

U  And  then,  speaking  to  the  baptized,  he  shall  say, 

AND  as  for  you,  who  have  now,  by  bap- 
tism, openly  confessed  your  faith  in 
Christ,  it  is  your  part  and  duty  also, 
as  children  of  God  and  of  the  light,  by 
faith  in  Jesus  Christ,  to  walk  answerably 
to  your  Christian  calling,  and  as  becometh 
the  children  of  light  ;  remembering 
always,  that  Baptism  representeth  unto 
us  our  profession ;  which  is,  to  follow  the 
example  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  and  to  be 
made  like  unto  him ;  that  as  he  died,  and 
510 


BAPTISM    OF   ADULTS. 

rose  again  for  us,  so  should  we,  who  are 
baptized,  die  from  sin,  and  rise  again  unto 
righteousness ;  continually  mortifying  all 
our  evil  and  corrupt  affections,  and  daily 
proceeding  in  all  virtue  and  godliness  of 
living. 

fl  If  it  be  necessary  to  baptize  Adults  in  private, 
on  account  of  extreme  sickness,  this  service  may 
be  used,  or  any  portion  of  it,  as  the  Minister  may 
think  best,  provided  there  shall  be  a  Confession 
of  Faith,  and  the  use  of  the  formula. 

fl  If  there  be  occasion  for  the  office  of  Infant  Bap- 
tism and  that  of  Adults  at  the  same  time,  the 
Minister  may  combine  such  portions  of  each 
office,  aa  in  his  discretion  he  may  think  proper. 


511 


THE   ORDER   OF 

CONFIRMATION 


fl  When  the  persons  about  to  confirm  their  Baptismal 
Covenant  have  taken  their  appointed  places  be- 
fore the  Bishop,  the  following  Preface  shall  be 
read : 

BELOVED,  it  is  written  that,  when  the 
Apostles  at  Jerusalem  had  heard  that 
Samaria  had  received  the  Word  of  G-od, 
they  sent  unto  them  Peter  and  John,  who, 
when  they  were  come,  and  had  prayed  for 
them,  laid  their  hands  on  those  who  were 
baptized,  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus : 
Also,  in  the  same  scripture,  we  read  that 
St.  Paul  laid  his  hands  upon  certain  disci- 
ples at  Ephesus,  after  their  baptism.  In 
accordance,  therefore,  with  apostolic  cus- 
tom, and  the  practice  of  the  early  Church, 
we  have  retained  this  rite  of  laying  on  of 
hands  upon  those  who  are  baptized,  in 
order  that  they  may  thus  give  further 
testimony  to  their  faith  in  Christ,  and  to 
their  unchanged  purpose  to  lead  a  new 
life,  following  the  commandments  of  God, 
and  walking  in  his  holy  ways. 
512 


CONFIRMATION. 

fl  Then  shall  the  Bishop  say, 

DO  ye  here,  in  the  presence  of  God,  and 
of  this  congregation,  solemnly  pro- 
fess repentance  towards  God,  and  faith 
towards  onr  Lord  Jesus  Christ  ? 

1[  And  every  one  shall  audibly  answer, 
I  Do 

Bishop.  Do  yon  believe  all  the  Articles 
of  the  Christian  faith  as  contained  in  the 
Apostles'  Creed? 

Answer.  I  do. 

Bishop.  Do  you  steadfastly  purpose,  by 
God's  help,  to  renounce  the  world  and 
the  flesh,  and  to  keep  God's  holy  will  and 
commandments,  and  to  walk  in  the  same 
all  the  days  of  your  life  ? 

Answer.  I  do. 

Bishop.  Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord; 

Answer.  Who  hath  made  heaven  and 
earth. 

Bishop.  Blessed  be  the  Name  of  the 
Lord; 

Answer.  Henceforth,  world  without 
end. 

Bishop.  Lord,  hear  our  prayer; 

Answer.  And  let  our  cry  come  unto 
thee. 

Bishop.   Let  us  pray. 
513 


CONFIRMATION. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who, 
in  thine  infinite  mercies,  hast  called 
us  to  the  knowledge  of  thy  truth,  and 
faith  in  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ;  Graciously 
look  upon  these  thy  servants,  accept 
their  confessions,  and  favorably  receive 
this  renewed  offering  of  themselves,  which 
they  now  make  unto  thee.  Strengthen 
them,  we  beseech  thee,  0  Lord,  with  the 
Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter,  and  daily  in- 
crease in  them  thy  manifold  gifts  of  grace ; 
the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  understanding, 
the  spirit  of  counsel  and  ghostly  strength, 
the  spirit  of  knowledge  and  true  godli- 
ness; and  fill  them,  0  Lord,  with  the 
spirit  of  thy  holy  fear,  now  and  for  ever. 
Amen. 


fl  Then  all  kneeling  before  the  Bishop,  he  shall  lay 
his  hands  upon  the  head  of  every  one  severally, 
saying, 

DEFEND,  0  Lord,  this  thy  Child  [or, 
this  thy  Servant]  with  thy  heavenly 
grace;  that  he  may  continue  thine  for 
ever;  and  daily  increase  in  thy  Holy 
Spirit  more  and  more,  until  he  come  unto 
thy  everlasting  kingdom.     Amen. 


Bishop.  The  Lord  be  with  you 
Answer.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
514  * 


CONFIRMATION. 

Bishop.  Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  who 
makest  us  both  to  will  and  to  do  those 
things  which  are  good  and  acceptable 
unto  thy  Divine  Majesty;  AVe  make  our 
humble  supplications  unto  thee  for  these 
thy  servants,  who  have  now  thus  publicly 
ratified  and  confirmed  the  solemn  obliga- 
tions of  their  Baptismal  Covenant,  and 
have  dedicated  themselves  anew  to  thee 
and  thy  service.  Let  thy  fatherly  hand, 
we  beseech  thee,  ever  be  over  them;  let 
thy  Holy  Spirit  ever  be  with  them ;  and 
so  lead  them  in  the  knowledge  and  obe- 
dience of  thy  Word,  that  they  now  and 
evermore  rejoicing  in  thy  salvation,  may 
lay  hold  on  eternal  life ;  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  who,  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  liveth  and  reigneth,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

0  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  everlasting 
God,  vouchsafe,  we  beseech  thee,  to 
direct,  sanctify,  and  govern,  both  our 
hearts  and  bodies,  in  the  ways  of  thy  laws, 
and  in  the  works  of  thy  commandments; 
that,  through  thy  most  mighty  protection, 
both  here  and  ever,  we  may  be  preserved 
in  body  and  soul ;  through  our  Lord  and 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 
515 


CONFIRMATION. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  showest  to  them 
that  are  in  error  the  light  of  thy  truth, 
to  the  intent  that  they  may  return  into  the 
way  of  righteousness;  Grant  unto  all 
those  who  are  admitted  into  the  fellowship 
of  Christ's  Religion,  that  they  may  avoid 
those  things  that  are  contrary  to  their 
profession,  and  follow  all  such  things  as 
are  agreeable  to  the  same ;  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

fl  Then  the  Bishop  shall  bless  them,  saying  thus, 

THE  Blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the 
Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
be  upon  you,  and  remain  with  you  for 
ever.     Amen. 

^  Members  of  other  Churches,  uniting  with  this 
Church,  need  not  be  confirmed,  except  at  their 
own  request. 

Note.  The  administration  of  the  order  of  Confirma- 
tion is  confined  to  the  Bishops,  not  as  of  Divine 
right,  but  as  a  very  ancient  and  desirable  form 
of  Church  usage. 


516 


THE   FORM   OF 

SOLEMNIZATION  OF  MATRIMONY 


If  The  laws  respecting  Matrimony,  whether  by  pub- 
lishing the  Bans  in  Churches,  or  by  Licence, 
being  different  in  the  several  States,  every  Min- 
ister is  left  to  the  direction  of  those  lr.ivrs,  in 
everything  that  regards  the  civil  contract  vetwcen 
the  Parties. 

fl  At  the  day  and  time  appointed  for  Soirmnization 
of  Matrimony,  the  Persons  to  be  married  shall 
come  into  the  body  of  the  Church,  or  shall  be 
ready  in  some  proper  house,  with  their  friends 
and  neighbors ;  and  there  standing  together,  the 
Man  on  the  right  hand,  and  the  Woman  on  his 
left,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved,  we  are  gathered  to- 
gether here  in  the  sight  of  God,  and 
in  the  face  of  this  company,  to  join  to- 
gether this  Man  and  this  Woman  in  holy 
matrimony;  which  is  commended  of  St. 
Paul  to  be  honorable  among  all  men ;  and 
therefore  is  not  by  any  to  be  entered  into 
unadvisedly  or  lightly;  but  reverently, 
discreetly,  advisedly,  soberly,  and  in  the 
fear  of  God.  Into  this  holy  estate  these 
two  persons  present  come  now  to  be 
joined.  If  any  man  can  show  just  cause 
why  they  may  not  lawfully  be  joined  to- 
44  517 


MATRIMONY. 

gether,  let  him  now  speak,  or  else  here- 
after for  ever  hold  his  peace. 

*[  Then  speaking  unto  the  Persons  who  are  to  be 
married,  he  shall  say, 

I  REQUIRE  and  charge  you  hoth,  (as  ye 
will  answer  at  the  dreadful  day  of  judg- 
ment, when  the  secrets  of  all  hearts  shall 
be  disclosed,)  that  if  either  of  you  know 
any  impediment,  why  ye  may  not  be  law- 
fully joined  together  in  Matrimony,  ye  do 
now  confess  it.  For  be  ye  well  assured, 
that  if  any  persons  are  joined  together 
otherwise  than  as  G-od's  Word  doth  allow, 
their  marriage  is  not  lawful. 

1[  If  no  impediment  be   alleged,   then   shall   the 
Minister  say  to  the  Man, 

MWILT  thou  have  this  Woman  to 
•  thy  wedded  Wife,  to  live  together 
after  God's  ordinance,  in  the  holy  estate 
of  Matrimony?.  Wilt  thou  love  her,  com- 
fort her,  honor,  and  keep  her,  in  sickness 
and  in  health;  and,  forsaking  all  others, 
keep  thee  only  unto  her,  so  long  as  ye 
both  shall  live? 
Answer.  I  will. 

T[  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  unto  the  Woman, 

NWILT  thou  have  this  Man  to  thy 
•    wedded  Husband,  to  live  together 
after  God's  ordinance,  in  the  holy  estate 
518 


MATRIMONY. 

of  Matrimony?  Wilt  thou  obey  him,  and 
serve  him,  love,  honor,  and  keep  him,  in 
sickness  and  in  health;  and,  forsaking  all 
others,  keep  thee  only  unto  him,  so  long 
as  ye  both  shall  live? 
Answer.  I  will. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

Who  giveth  this  Woman  to  be  married 
to  this  Man  ? 

^  Then  shall  they  give  their  Troth  to  each  other  in 
this  manner :  The  Minister,  receiving  the  "Woman 
at  her  father's,  or  friend's  hands,  shall  cause  the 
Man  with  his  right  hand  to  take  the  Woman  by 
her  right  hand,  and  to  say  after  him: 

IM.  take  thee  N  to  my  wedded  Wife, 
to  have  and  to  hold,  from  this  day  for- 
ward, for  better  for  worse,  for  richer  for 
poorer,  in  sickness  and  in  health,  to  love 
and  to  cherish,  till  death  us  do  part,  ac- 
cording to  God's  holy  ordinance;  and 
thereto  I  plight  thee  my  Troth. 

fl  Then  shall  they  loose  their  hands ;  and  the 
Woman  with  her  right  hand  taking  the  Man  by 
his  right  hand,  shall  likewise  say  after  the  Min- 
ister : 

IN  take  thee  M.  to  my  wedded  Husband, 
to  have  and  to  hold,  from  this  day  for- 
ward, for  better  for  worse,  for  richer  for 
519 


MATRIMONY. 

poorer,  in  sickness  and  in  health,  to  love, 
cherish,  and  obey,  till  death  ns  do  part, 
according  to  God's  holy  ordinance;  and 
thereto  I  give  thee  my  Troth. 

^  Then  shall  the  Man  place  upon  the  fourth  finger 
of  the  Woman's  left  hand  a  Ring,  and  holding  it 
there,  repeat  after  the  Minister, 

WITH  this  Ring  I  thee  wed:    In   the 
name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,    Amen. 

Let  us  pray. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven ;  Hal- 
lowed be  thy  Name.  Thy  kingdom 
come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is 
in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us. 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

0  ETERNAL  God,  Creator  and  Pre- 
server of  all  mankind,  Giver  of  all 
spiritual  grace,  the  Author  of  everlasting 
life;  Send  thy  blessing  upon  these  thy  ser- 
vants, this  man  and  this  woman,  whom  we 
bless  in  thy  Name;  that  they  may  surely 
perform  and  keep  the  vow  and  covenant 
betwixt  them  made  (whereof  this  Ring 
given  and  received  is  a  token  and  pledge), 
520 


MATRIMONY. 

and  may  ever  remain  in  perfect  love  and 
peace  together,  and  live  according  to  thy 
laws;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

H  Then  shall  the  Minister  join  their  right  hands 
together,  and  say, 

Those  whom  God  hath  joined  together, 
let  no  man  put  asunder. 

fl  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

FORASMUCH  as  M.  and  N.  have  con- 
sented together  in  holy  wedlock,  and 
have  witnessed  the  same  before  God  and 
this  company,  and  thereto  have  given  and 
pledged  their  troth,  each  to  the  other,  and 
have  declared  the  same  (by  giving  and 
receiving  a  Ring,  and)  by  joining  hands; 
I  pronounce,  that  they  are  Husband  and 
Wife ;  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost:     Amen. 


"[  Then  the  Minister  shall  add  this  blessing  : 

GOD  the  Father,  God  the  Son,  God  the 
Holy  Ghost,  bless,  preserve,  and  keep 
you;  The  Lord  mercifully  with  his  favor 
look  upon  you,  and  fill  you  with  all 
spiritual  benediction  and  grace;  that  ye 
may  so  live  together  in  this  life,  that  in 
the  world  to  come  ye  may  have  life  ever- 
lasting.    Amen. 

44*  521 


THE  ORDER  FOR  THE 

BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD 


fl  The  Minister,  meeting  the  Corpse  at  the  entrance 
of  the  Church  or  Churchyard,  and  going  before 
it,  either  into  the  Church,  or  towards  the  Grave, 
shall  say  one  or  more  of  the  following  sentences  : 

I  AM  the  resurrection  and  the  life,  saith 
the  Lord;  he  that  believeth  in  me, 
though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live ; 
and  whosoever  live th  and  believeth  in"  me, 
shall  never  die.     St.  John  xi,  25,  26. 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  liveth,  and 
that  he  shall  stand  at  the  latter  day 
upon  the  earth:  and  though  after  my  skin 
worms  destroy  this  body,  yet  in  my  flesh 
shall  I  see  God:  whom  I  shall  see  for 
myself,  and  mine  eyes  shall  behold,  and  not 
another.     Job  xix,  25,  26,  27. 

We  brought  nothing  into  this  world, 
and  it  is  certain  we  can  carry  nothing  out. 
The  Lord  gave,  and  the  Lord  hath  taken 
away;  blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
1  Tim.  vi,  7;    Job  i,  21. 

He  that  heareth  my  word,  and  believeth 
on  him  that  sent  me,  hath  everlasting  life, 
522 


BURIAL    OF    THE    DEAD. 

and  shall  not  come  into  condemnation; 
but  is  passed  from  death  unto  life.  John 
v,  24. 

The  dead  shall  hear  the  voice  of  the 
Son  of  God;  and  they  that  hear  shall  live, 
and  shall  come  forth;  they  that  have  done 
good,  unto  the  resurrection  of  life;  and 
they  that  have  done  evil,  unto  the  resur- 
rection of  damnation.     John  v,  25,  29. 

Our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ  hath  abolished 
death,  and  hath  brought  life  and  immor- 
talitv  to  light  through  the  gospel.  2  Tim. 
i,  10. 

I  know  whom  I  have  believed,  and  am 
persuaded  that  he  is  able  to  keep  that 
which  I  have  committed  unto  him  against 
that  day.     2  Tim.  i,  12. 

1[  After  they  are  come  into  the  Church,  shall  he 
said  or  sung  one  or  both  of  the  following  Psalms, 
taken  from  the  xxxix  and  xc. 


Psalm  xxxix. 

LORD,  let  me  know  my  end,  and  the 
number  of  my  days;    that  I  may  be 
certified  how  long  I  have  to  live. 

Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  it 

were  a  span  long;    and  mine  age  is  even 

as  nothing  in  respect  of  thee ;    and  verily 

every  man  living  is  altogether  vanity. 

For  man  walketh  in  a  vain  shadow,  and 

523 


BURIAL   OF   THE   DEAD. 

disquieteth  himself  in  vain;  lie  heapeth 
up  riches,  and  cannot  tell  who  shall  gather 
them. 

And  now,  Lord,  what  is  my  hope? 
Truly  my  hope  is  even  in  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  all  mine  offences,  and 
make  me  not  a  rebuke  unto  the  foolish. 

When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  chasten 
man  for  sin,  thou  makest  his  beauty  to 
consume  away,  like  as  it  were  a  moth 
fretting  a  garment:  every  man,  therefore, 
is  but  vanity. 

Hear  my  prayer,  0  Lord;  and  with 
thine  ears  consider  my  calling;  hold  not 
thy  peace  at  my  tears  : 

For  I  am  a  stranger  with  thee,  and  a 
sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers  were. 

0  spare  me  a  little,  that  I  may  recover 
my  strength  before  I  go  hence,  and  be 
no  more  seen. 

Psalm  xc. 

LORD,  thou  hast  been  our  refuge,  from 
one  generation  to  another. 
Before   the   mountains    were   brought 
"  forth,  or  ever   the  earth   and   the   world 
were  made,  thou  art  God  from  everlasting,. 
and  world  without  end. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction;  again 
thou  sayest,  Come  again,  ye  children  of 
men. 

524 


BURIAL    OF    THE    DEAD. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are 
but  as  yesterday ;  seeing  that  is  past  as  a 
watch  in  the  night. 

As  soon  as  thou  scatterest  them,  they 
are  even  as  a  sleep;  and  fade  away  sud- 
denly like  the  grass. 

In  the  morning  it  is  green,  and  groweth 
up;  but  in  the  evening  it  is  cut  down, 
dried  up,  and  withered. 

For  we  consume  away  in  thy  displea- 
sure-; and  are  afraid  at  thy  wrathful  in- 
dignation. 

Thou  hast  set  our  misdeeds  before  thee ; 
and  our  secret  sins  in  the  light  of  thy 
countenance. 

For  when  thou  art  angry,  all  our  days 
are  gone :  we  bring  our  years  to  an  end, 
as  it  were  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  age  are  threescore 
years  and  ten;  and  though  men  be  so 
strong  that  they  come  to  fourscore  years, 
yet  is  their  strength  then  but  labor  and 
sorrow ;  so  soon  passeth  it  away,  and  we 
are  gone. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that 
we  may  apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now, 
and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

525 


BURIAL    OF    THE    DEAD. 


fl  Then  shall  follow  the  Lesson,  taken  out  of  the 
fifteenth  Chapter  of  the  first  Epistle  of  St.  Paul 
to  the  Corinthians.  But  the  Minister,  at  his  dis- 
cretion, may  select  any  other  suitable  portion  of 
Scripture ;  and  in  case  of  the  burial  of  a  child, 
2  Samuel  xii,  15-23,  and  St.  Mark  x,  13-16,  may 
be  used. 

1  Cor.  xv,  20. 

NOW  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead,  and 
become  the  first-fruits  of  them  that 
slept.  For  since  by  man  came  death,  by 
man  came  also  the  resurrection  of  the 
dead.  For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so 
in  Christ  shall  all  be  made  alive.  But 
every  man  in  his  own  order:  Christ  the 
first-fruits;  afterward  they  that  are 
Christ's,  at  his  coming.  Then  cometh  the 
end,  when  he  shall  have  delivered  up  the 
kingdom  to  God,  even  the  Father ;  when 
he  shall  have  put  down  all  rule,  and  all 
authority,  and  power.  For  he  must  reign, 
till  he  hath  put  all  enemies  under  his  feet. 
The  last  enemy  that  shall  be  destroyed  is 
death.  For  he  hath  put  all  things  under 
his  feet.  But  when  he  saith,  all  things 
are  put  under  him,  it  is  manifest  that  he 
is  excepted,  which  did  put  all  things  under 
him.  And  when  all  things  shall  be  sub- 
dued unto  him,  then  shall  the  Son  also 
526 


BURIAL   OF   THE   DEAD. 

himself  be  subject  unto  Him  that  put  all 
things  under  him,  that  God  may  be  all  in 
all.  Else  what  shall  they  do  which  are 
baptized  for  the  dead,  if  the  dead  rise  not 
at  all  ?  Why  are  they  then  baptized  for 
the  dead  ?  and  why  stand  we  in  jeopardy 
every  hour  ?  I  protest  by  your  rejoicing, 
which  I  have  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord,  I 
die  daily.  If  after  the  manner  of  men  I 
have  fought  with  beasts  at  Ephesus,  what 
advantageth  it  me,  if  the  dead  rise  not? 
let  us  eat  and  drink,  for  to-morrow  we 
die.  Be  not  deceived :  evil  communica- 
tions corrupt  good  manners.  Awake  to 
righteousness,  and  sin  not ;  for  some  have 
not  the  knowledge  of  God.  I  speak  this 
to  your  shame.  But  some  man  will  say, 
How  are  the  dead  raised  up  ?  and  with 
what  body  do  they  come  ?  Thou  fool ! 
that  which  thou  sowest  is  not  quickened, 
except  it  die.  And  that  which  thou  sow- 
est, thou  sowest  not  that  body  that  shall 
be,  but  bare  grain,  it  may  chance  of 
wheat,  or  of  some  other  grain.  But  God 
giveth  it  a  body  as  it  hath  pleased  him, 
and  to  every  seed  his  own  body.  All  flesh 
is  not  the  same  flesh ;  but  there  is  one 
kind  of  flesh  of  men,  another  flesh  of 
beasts,  another  of  fishes,  and  another  of 
birds.  There  are  also  celestial  bodies,  and 
bodies  terrestrial;  but  the  glory  of  the 
527 


BURIAL   OF   THE   DEAD. 

celestial  is  one,  and  the  glory  of  the  ter- 
restrial is  another.  There  is  one  glory  of 
the  sun,  and  another  glory  of  the  moon, 
and  another  glory  of  the  stars;  for  one 
star  differeth  from  another  star  in  glory. 
So  also  is  the  resurrection  of  the  dead.  It 
is  sown  in  corruption ;  it  is  raised  in  incor- 
ruption:  it  is  sown  in  dishonor;  it  is 
raised  in  glory :  it  is  sown  in  weakness  ; 
it  is  raised  in  power :  it  is  sown  a  natural 
body :  it  is  raised  a  spiritual  body.  There 
is  a  natural  body,  and  there  is  a  spiritual 
body.  And  so  it  is  written,  The  first  man 
Adam  was  made  a  living  soul ;  the  last 
Adam  was  made  a  quickening  spirit. 
Howbeit,  that  was  not  first  which  is 
spiritual,  but  that  which  is  natural ;  and 
afterward  that  which  is  spiritual.  The 
first  man  .is  of  the  earth,  earthy:  the 
second  man  is  the  Lord  from  heaven.  As 
is  the  earthy,  such  are  they  that  are 
earthy :  and  as  is  the  heavenly,  such  are 
they  also  that  are  heavenly.  And  as  we 
have  borne  the  image  of  the  earthy,  we 
shall  also  bear  the  image  of  the  heavenly. 
Now  this  I  say,  brethren,  that  flesh  and 
blood  cannot  inherit  the  Kingdom  of  God; 
neither  doth  corruption  inherit  incorrup- 
tion.  Behold,  I  show  you  a  mystery:  we 
shall  not  all  sleep,  but  we  shall  all  be 
changed,  in  a  moment,  in  the  twinkling 
528 


BURIAL   OF   THE   DEAD. 

of  an  eye,  at  the  last  trump :  for  the  trum- 
pet shall  sound,  and  the  dead  shall  be 
raised  incorruptible,  and  we  shall  be 
changed.  For  this  corruptible  must  put 
on  incorruption,  and  this  mortal  must  put 
on  immortality.  So  when  this  corruptible 
shall  have  put  on  incorruption,  and  this 
mortal  shall  have  put  on  immortality; 
then  shall  be  brought  to  pass  the  saying 
that  is  written,  Death  is  swallowed  up  in 
victory.  0  death,  where  is  thy  sting  ?  O 
grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ?  The  sting 
of  death  is  sin ;  and  the  strength  of  sin  is 
the  Law.     But  thanks  be  to  God,  which 

fiveth  us  the  victory  through  our  Lord 
eras  Christ.  Therefore,  my  beloved 
brethren,  be  ye  steadfast,  immovable,  al- 
ways abounding  in  the  work  of  the  Lord, 
forasmuch  as  ye  know  that  your  labor  is 
not  in  vain  in  the  Lord. 


t 


1F  Or  this, 

St.  John  xi,  32. 

HEN  when  Mars-  was  come  where  Jesus 
was,  and  saw  him,  she  fell  down  at  his 
feet,  saying  unto  him,  Lord,  if  thou  hadst 
been  here,  my  brother  had  not  died. 
When  Jesus  therefore  saw  her  weeping, 
and  the  Jews  also  weeping  which  came 
45  529 


BURIAL    OF   THE    DEAD. 

with  her,  he  groaned  in  the  spirit,  and 
was  troubled,  And  said,  Where  have  ye 
laid  him?  They  said  unto  him,  Lord, 
come  and  see.  Jesus  wept.  Then  said 
the  Jews,  Behold  how  he  loved  him  !  And 
some  of  them  said,  Could  not  this  man, 
which  opened  the  eyes  of  the  blind,  have 
caused  that  even  this  man  should  not 
have  died  ?  Jesus  therefore  again  groan- 
ing in  himself  cometh  to  the  grave.  It 
was  a  cave,  and  a  stone  lay  upon  it.  Jesus 
said,  Take  ye  away  the  stone.  Martha, 
the  sister  of  him  that  was  dead,  saith  unto 
him,  Lord,  by  this  time  he  stinketh :  for 
he  hath  been  dead  four  days.  Jesus  saith 
unto  her,  Said  I  not  unto  thee,  that,  if 
thou  wouldest  believe,  thou  shouldest  see 
the  glory  of  God  ?  Then  they  took  away 
the  stone  from  the  place  where  the  dead 
was  laid.  And  Jesus  lifted  up  his  eyes, 
and  said,  Father,  I  thank  thee  that  thou 
hast  heard  me.  And  I  knew  that  thou 
nearest  me  always :  but  because  of  the 
people  which  stand  by  I  said  it,  that  they 
may  believe  that  thou  hast  sent  me.  And 
when  he  thus  had  spoken,  he  cried  with  a 
loud  voice,  Lazarus,  come  forth.  And  he 
that  was  dead  came  forth,  bound  hand  and 
foot  with  grave-clothes  :  and  his  face  was 
bound  about  with  a  napkin.  Jesus  saith 
unto  them,  Loose  him,  and  let  him  go. 
530 


BURIAL    OF    THE    DEAD. 

1f  Here  may  be  sung  a  Hymn,  and  the  Minister  may 
u-e  the  following  Prayer,  or  any  other,  extempo- 
raneous or  otherwise. 

OGOD,  whose  days  are  without  end,  and 
whose  mercies  cannot  be  numbered; 
make  us,  we  beseech  thee,  deeply  sensible 
of  the  shortness  and  uncertainty  of  human 
life;  and  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  lead  us 
through  this  vale  of  misery,  in  holiness 
and  righteousness,  all  the  days  of  our  lives : 
That,  when  we  shall  have  served  thee  in 
our  generation,  we  may  be  gathered  unto 
our  fathers,  having  the  testimony  of  a  good 
conscience;  in  the  communion  of  thy 
Church;  in  the  confidence  of  a  certain 
faith ;  in  the  comfort  of  a  reasonable,  reli- 
gious, and  holy  hope  ;  in  favor  with  thee 
our  God,  and  in  perfect  charity  with  the 
world.  All  which  we  ask  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

1f  When  they  come  to  the  Grave,  while  the  Corpse 
is  made  ready  to  be  laid  into  the  earth,  shall  be 
sung  or  said, 

MAX,  that  is  born  of  a  woman,  hath  but 
a  short  time   to  live,  and  is   full  of 
misery.     He  cometh  up,  and  is  cut  down, 
like   a  flower;    he   fleeth   as   it  were   a 
shadow,  and  never  continueth  in  one  stay. 
In  the  midst  of  life  we  are  in  death :  of 
531 


BURIAL   OF   THE   DEAD. 

whom  may  we  seek  for  succor,  but  of  thee, 
O  Lord,  who  for  our  sins  art  justly  dis- 
pleased ? 

Yet,  0  Lord  God  most  holy,  0  Lord 
most  mighty,  0  holy  and  most  merciful 
Saviour,  deliver  us  not  into  the  hitter 
pains  of  eternal  death. 

Thou  knowest,  Lord,  the  secrets  of  our 
hearts ;  shut  not  thy  merciful  ears  to  our 
prayers ;  but  spare  us,  Lord  most  holy, 
O  God  most  mighty,  0  holy  and  merciful 
Saviour,  thou  most  worthy  Judge  eternal, 
suffer  us  not,  at  our  last  hour,  for  any 
pains  of  death,  to  lose  our  confidence  in 
thee. 


^  Then,  while  the  earth  shall  be  cast  upon  the  Body, 
the  Minister  shall  say, 

FORASMUCH  as  it  hath  pleased  Al- 
mighty God,  in  his  wise  providence, 
to  take  out  of  this  world  the  soul  of  our 
deceased  brother,  we  therefore  commit  his 
body  to  the  ground ;  earth  to  earth,  ashes 
to  ashes,  dust  to  dust;  awaiting  the  gen- 
eral Resurrection  in  the  last  day,  and  the 
appearing  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  at 
whose  second  coming  in  glorious  majesty 
to  judge  the  world,  the  earth  and  the  sea 
shall  give  up  their  clead ;  and  the  corrupti- 
ble bodies  of  those  who  sleep  in  him  shall 
532 


BURIAL    OF    THE    DEAD. 

be  changed,  and  made  like  unto  his  own 
glorious  body;  according  to  the  mighty 
working  whereby  he  is  able  to  subdue  all 
things  unto  himself. 

1[  Then  may  be  said  or  sung, 

I  HEARD  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying 
unto  me,  Write,  from  henceforth  blessed 
are  the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord  :  even  so 
saith  the  Spirit ;  for  they  rest  from  their 
labors.     Rev.  xiv,  13. 


H  Or,  in  the  case  of  a  child,  the  Minister  may  say : 

THE  Lord  Jesus  said,  Suffer  the  little 
children  to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid 
them  not :  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of 
God.     St.  Mark  x,  14. 

fl  Then    the   Minister   and  People   shall    say  the 
Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hal- 
lowed be  thy  Name.  Thy  kingdom 
come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is 
in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us. 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil.    For  thine  is  the  king- 


45*  533 


BURIAL   OF   THE   DEAD. 

dom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for 
ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

fl  Then  the  Minister  shall  say  one,  or  both,  of  the 
following  prayers,  or  any  other,  extemporaneous 
or  otherwise,  at  his  discretion. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  with  whom  do  live 
the  spirits  of  those  who  depart  hence 
in  the  Lord,  and  with  whom  the  souls  of 
the  faithful,  after  they  are  delivered  from 
the  burden  of  the  flesh,  are  in  joy  and 
felicity ;  We  give  thee  hearty  thanks  for 
the  good  examples  of  all  those  thy  ser- 
vants, who,  having  finished  their  course 
in  faith,  do  now  rest  from  their  labors. 
And  we  beseech  thee,  that  we,  with  all 
those  who  are  departed  in  the  true  faith 
of  thy  holy  Name,  may  have  our  perfect 
consummation  and  bliss,  both  in  body  and 
soul,  in  thy  eternal  and  everlasting  glory; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

0  MERCIFUL  God,  the  Father  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  the  resur- 
rection and  the  life,  in  whom  whosoever 
believeth  shall  live,  though  he  die,  and 
whosoever  liveth,  and  believeth  in  him, 
shall  not  die  eternal ly,  who  also  hath 
taught  us,  by  his  holy  Apostle  St.  Paul, 
not  to  be  sorry,  as  men  without  hope,  for 
534 


BURIAL    OF    THE    DEAD. 

those  who  sleep  in  him  ;  We  humbly  be- 
seech thee,  0  Father,  to  raise  us  from  the 
death  of  sin  unto  the  life  of  righteousness ; 
that,  when  we  shall  depart  this  life,  we 
may  rest  in  him;  and  that,  at  the  general 
Resurrection  in  the  last  day,  we  may  be 
found  acceptable  in  thy  sight;  and  receive 
that  blessing  which  thy  well-beloved  Son 
shall  then  pronounce  to  all  who  love  and 
fear  thee,  saying,  Come,  ye  blessed  chil- 
dren of  my  Father,  receive  the  kingdom 
prepared  for  you  from  the  beginning  of 
the  world.  Grant  this,  we  beseech  thee, 
O  merciful  Father,  through  Jesus  Christ, 
our  Mediator  and  Redeemer.     Amen. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
and  the  love  of  God,  and  the  fellow- 
ship of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all, 
evermore.     Amen. 

11  When  this  Service  is  used  at  Sea,  for  the  words, 
We  commit  his  body  to  the  ground,  etc.,  substitute, 
We  commit  his  body  to  the  deep,  awaiting  the  gen- 
eral Resurrection,  etc. 


535 


THE    FORM    OF 

ORDAINING  DEACONS 


T[  After  the  singing  of  a  Hymn,  the  Litany  shall 
be  said.  Then  shall  follow  a  suitable  Sermon,  or 
Exhortation. 

Note.  After  the  prayer  in  the  Litany,  for  Minis- 
ters, the  following  suffrage  shall  be  used :  "  That 
it  may  please  thee  to  bless  these  thy  servants. 
now  to  be  ordained  Deacons,  and  to  endue  them 
with  the  gifts  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  they 
may  duly  execute  their  Office,  to  the  edifying  of 
thy  Church,  and  the  glory  of  thy  holy  Name." 

K  Then  shall  a  Presbyter  present  unto  the  Bishop 
such  as  desire  to  be  ordained  Deacons,  saying, 

REVEREND  Brother  in  Christ,  I  pre- 
sent unto  you  these  persons  present, 
to  be  ordained  Deacons. 

Bishop. 

TAKE  heed  that  the  persons  whom  ye 
present,  are  apt  and  meet,  for  their 
learning  in  the  Holy  Scriptures  and  godly 
conversation,  to  exercise  their  Ministry 
duly,  to  the  honor  of  God,  and  the  edify- 
ing of  his  Church. 

536 


ORDINATION    OF    DEACONS. 

Tf  The  Presbyter  shall  answer : 

I  HAVE  inquired  concerning  them,  and 
also  examined  them,  and  think  them 
so  to  be. 

Tf  Then  the  Bishop  shall  say  unto  the  People : 

BRETHREX,  if  there  be  any  of  you 
who  knoweth  any  sufficient  reason 
why  any  of  these  persons  presented  to  be 
ordained  Deacons  ought  not  to  be  ad- 
mitted to  that  Office,  let  him  come  forth 
in  the  Name  of  God,  and  declare  the 
same. 

1[  And  if  sufficient  reason  be  presented,  the  Bishop 
shall  cease  from  ordaining  that  person,  until 
such  time  as  the  party  accused  shall  be  found 
clear. 

fl  Then  the  Bishop  shall  commend  such  as  shall 
be  found  meet  to  be  Ordained  to  the  Prayers  of 
the  congregation  ;  for  the  which  Prayers  there 
shall  be  silence  kept  for  a  space. 

*H  Then  shall  be  said  the  Service  for  the  Commun- 
ion, with  the  Collect,  Epistle,  and  Gospel,  as 
follows : 

The  Collect. 

\  LMIGHTY  God,  the  giver  of   every 

A  good  and  perfect  gift,  who,  by  thy 

Holv  Spirit,  hast  appointed  a  Ministry  in 

537 


ORDINATION    OF   DEACONS. 

thy  Church ;  Mercifully  behold  these  thy 
servants  now  to  be  admitted  into  the 
Office  of  Deacons;  and  so  replenish  them 
with  the  truth  of  thy  Doctrine,  and  adorn 
them  with  innocency  of  life,  that,  both  by 
word  and  good  example,  they  may  faith- 
fully serve  thee  in  this  Office,  to  the 
glory  of  thy  ]STame,  and  the  edification  of 
thy  Church;  through  the  merits  of  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
now  and  for  ever.     Amen. 


The  Epistle.     1  Tim.  Hi,  8. 

LIKEWISE  must  the  Deacons  be  grave, 
not  double-tongued,  not  given  to  much 
wine,  not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre;  holding 
the  mystery  of  the  faith  in  a  pure  con- 
science. And  let  these  also  first  be 
proved;  then  let  them  use  the  Office  of  a 
Deacon,  being  found  blameless.  Even  so 
must  their  wives  be  grave,  not  slanderers, 
sober,  faithful  in  all  things.  Let  the 
Deacons  be  the  husbands  of  one  wife, 
ruling  their  children  and  their  own  houses 
well.  For  they  that  have  used  the  Office 
of  a  Deacon  well,  purchase  to  themselves 
a  good  degree,  and  great  boldness  in  the 
faith  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus. 
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ORDINATION    OF   DEACONS. 
If  Or  this. 

Acts  w,  2. 

THEX  the  twelve  called  the  multitude 
of  the  disciples  unto  them,  and  said, 
It  is  not  reason  that  we  should  leave  the 
Word  of  God,  and  serve  tables.  Where- 
fore, brethren,  look  ye  out  among  you 
seven  men  of  honest  report,  full  of  the 
Holy  Ghost  and  wisdom,  whom  we  may 
appoint  over  this  business.  But  we  will 
give  ourselves  continually  to  prayer,  and 
to  the  ministry  of  the  Word.  And  the 
saying  pleased  the  whole  multitude :  and 
they  chose  Stephen,  a  man  full  of  faith 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  Philip,  and 
Prochorus,  and  Xicanor,  and  Timon,  and 
Parmenas,  and  Xicolas,  a  proselyte  of 
Antioch :  whom  they  set  before  the  Apos- 
tles; and  when  they  had  prayed,  they 
laid  their  hands  on  them.  And  the  Word 
of  God  increased,  and  the  number  of  the 
disciples  multiplied  in  Jerusalem  greatly, 
and  a  great  company  of  the  priests  were 
obedient  to  the  faith. 

"[  Then  shall  the  Bishop  examine  every  one  of  those 
who  are  to  be  Ordained,  in  the  presence  of  the 
People,  after  this  manner  : 

DO   you   trust  that  you   are   inwardly 
moved   bv  the   Holy  Ghost   to   take 
539   ' 


ORDINATION    OF    DEACOXS. 

upon  you  this  Office  and  Ministration,  to 
serve  God  for  the  promoting  of  his  glory, 
and  the  edifying  of  his  people  ? 

Answer.     I  trust  so. 

Bishop).  Do  you  think  that  you  are 
truly  called  according  to  the  will  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  according  to  the 
order  of  this  Church,  to  the  Ministry  of 
the  same? 

Answer.     I  think  so. 

Bishop.  Do  you  unfeignedly  believe  all 
the  Canonical  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and 
2few  Testament? 

Answer.     I  do  believe  them. 

Bishop.  Will  you  diligently  read  and 
expound  the  same  to  the  people  among 
whom  you  minister? 

Answer.     I  will. 

Bishop.  It  appertaineth  to  the  Office 
of  a  Deacon  to  assist  the  Presbyter  as  he 
shall  require  and  direct ;  to  read  and 
instruct  out  of  the  Holy  Scriptures;  to 
preach  the  Gospel  as  opportunity  is  af- 
forded ;  to  search  for  the  sick,  the  poor, 
and  the  spiritually  destitute,  and  to  min- 
ister to  their  necessities.  Will  you  do  this 
gladly  and  willingly  ? 

Answer.  I  will  so  do,  by  the  help  of 
God. 

Bishop.  Will  you  apply  all  your  dili- 
gence to  frame  and  fashion  your  own  lives 
540 


ORDINATION    OF   DEACONS. 

and  the  lives  of  your  families,  according 
to  the  Doctrine  of  Christ ;  and  to  make 
both  yourselves  and  them,  as  much  as  in 
you  lieth,  wholesome  examples  to  the 
nock  of  Christ  ? 

Answer.  I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  being 
my  helper. 

Bishop.  Will  you  give  heed  to  your 
Bishop,  and  other  Ministers  who  may 
have  the  charge  and  government  over 
you;  following  with  a  glad  mind  and  will 
their  Christian  counsels  and  admonitions? 

Answer.  I  will  endeavor  so  to  do,  the 
Lord  being  my  helper. 

fl  Then  the  Bishop,  laying  his  hands  severally  upon 
the  head  of  every  one  of  them  kneeling,  shall 
say, 

TAKE  thou  Authority  to  execute  the 
Office  of  a  Deacon  in  the  Church  of 
God  now  committed  unto  thee ;  In  the  name 
of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,     Amen. 

1[  Then  shall  the  Bishop  deliver  to  every  one  of 
them  the  Bible,  saying : 

TAKE  heed  unto  thyself,  and  unto  the 
doctrine ;    continue  in   them  :    for   in 
doing  this  thou  shalt  both  save  thyself,  and 
them  that  hear  thee.     I  charge  thee,  there- 
46  541 


ORDINATION    OF    DEACONS. 

fore,  before  God,  and  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  preach  the  word;  be  instant  in 
season  and  out  of  season. 

1[  Then  one  of  them  shall  read, 
The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  xii,  35. 

LET  your  loins  be  girded  about,  and 
your  lights  burning;  and  ye  yourselves 
like  unto  men  that  wait  for  their  Lord, 
when  he  will  return  from  the  wedding; 
that  when  he  cometh  and  knocketh,  they 
may  open  unto  him  immediately.  Blessed 
are  those  servants  whom  the  Lord  when 
he  cometh  shall  find  watching :  verily,  T 
say  unto  you,  that  he  shall  gird  himself, 
and  make  them  to  sit  down  to  meat,  and 
will  come  forth  and  serve  them.  And  if 
he  shall  come  in  the  second  watch,  or 
come  in  the  third  watch,  and  find  them 
so,  blessed  are  those  servants. 

f  Then  shall  follow  the  Communion  ;  and  all  who 
are  ordained  shall  remain  and  receive. 

^  Immediately  before  the  Benediction  shall  be  said 
this  Collect : 

A  LMIGHTY  God,   giver  of  all  good 

i  a.  things,  who  of  thy  great  goodness  hast 

vouchsafed  to  call  these  thy  servants  to 

this  Office  and  Ministry;  make  them,  we 

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ORDINATION   OF   DEACONS. 

beseech  thee,  0  Lord,  to  be  modest, 
humble,  and  constant  in  their  Ministra- 
tion, that  they  having  always  the  testimony 
of  a  good  conscience,  and  continuing  ever 
stable  and  strong  in  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
may  so  well  behave  themselves  in  this 
Office,  that  they  may  purchase  to  them- 
selves a  good  degree,  and  great  boldness  in 
the  faith  ;  through  the  same  thy  Son  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  to  whom  be  glory 
and  honor,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

THE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all 
understanding,  keep  your  hearts  and 
minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  God, 
and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  : 
And  the  Blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the 
Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  always. 
Amen. 


543 


THE  FORM  OF 

ORDAINING  PRESBYTERS. 


fl  After  the  singing  of  a  Hymn,  the  Litany  shall  he 
said.  Then  shall  follow  a  suitable  Sermon,  or 
Exhortation. 

Note. — That  in  the  Litany   the  same  suffrage 
shall  be  used  as  is  appointed  for  Deacons  ;  save  only 
that  the  word  Deacons  shall  be  omitted,  and  the 
word  Presbyters  inserted  instead  of  it. 
1f  Then  shall  a  Presbyter  present  unto  the  Bishop 

all  those  who  are  to  be  ordained  Presbyters,  and 

shall  say, 

REYEREOT)  Brother  in  Christ,  I  pre- 
sent unto   you  these  persons  present, 
to  be  ordained  Presbyters. 

Bishop.  Take  heed  that  these  persons, 
whom  ye  present,  are  apt  and  meet,  for 
their  learning  and  godly  conversation,  to 
exercise  their  Ministry  duly,  to  the  honor 
of  God,  and  the  edifying  of  his  Church. 

T[  The  Presbyter  shall  answer, 

I  II  AYE  inquired  concerning  them,  and 
also  examined  them,  and  think  them  so 
to  be. 

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ORDINATION  OF  PRESBYTERS. 

%  Then  the  Bishop  shall  say  unto  the  People, 

BKETHKE^,  these  are  they  whom  we 
purpose,  God  willing,  to  ordain  this 
day  to  the  Office  of  Presbyters ;  for  after 
due  examination,  we  find  not  to  the  con- 
trary, but  that  they  are  lawfully  called  to 
their  Function  and  Ministry,  and  that 
they  are  persons  meet  for  the  same.  But 
yet  if  there  be  any  of  you  who  knoweth 
any  sufficient  reason  for  which  any  of  them 
ought  not  to  be  received  into  this  Office 
of  the  Ministry,  let  him  come  forth  in  the 
Name  of  God,  and  declare  the  same. 


f  And  if  the  reasons  are  sufficient  the  Bishop  shall 
cease  from  ordaining  that  person,  until  such  time 
as  the  party  accused  shall  be  found  clear. 

f  Then  the  Bishop,  (commending  such  as  are  found 
meet  to  be  ordained,  to  the  Prayers  of  the  congre- 
gation,)  shall  say  the  Service  for  the  Communion, 
with  the  Collect,  Epistle,  and  Gospel,  as  follows: 

The  Collect. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  the  giver  of  every 
A  good  and  perfect  gift,  who  by  thy 
Holy  Spirit  hast  appointed  a  Ministry  in 
thy  Church  ;  Mercifully  behold  these  thy 
servants  now  called  to  the  Office  of  Pres- 
byters; and  so  replenish  them  with  the 
46*  545 


ORDINATION  OF  PRESBYTERS. 

truth  of  thy  doctrine,  and  adorn  them  with 
innocency  of  life,  that,  both  by  word  and 
good  example,  they  may  faithfully  serve 
thee  in  this  Office,  to  the  glory  of  thy 
Name,  and  the  edification  of  thy  Church; 
through  the  merits  of  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


The  Epistle.     Ephes.  iv,  7. 

DXTO  every  one  of  us  is  given  grace, 
according  to  the  measure  of  the  gift 
of  Christ.  Wherefore  he  saith,  When  he 
ascended  up  on  high,  he  led  captivity  cap- 
tive, and  gave  gifts  unto  men.  (Now  that 
he  ascended,  what  is  it  but  that  he  also 
descended  first  into  the  lower  parts  of  the 
earth?  He  that  descended  is  the  same 
also  that  ascended  up  far  above  all  hea- 
vens, that  he  might  fill  all  things).  And 
he  gave  some,  Apostles ;  and  some,  Pro- 
phets; and  some,  Evangelists;  and  some, 
Pastors  and  Teachers;  for  the  perfecting 
of  the  saints,  for  the  work  of  the  Min- 
istry, for  the  edifying  of  the  Body  of 
Christ:  till  we  all  come  in  the  unity  of 
the  faith,  and  of  the  knowledge  of  the  Son 
of  God,  unto  a  perfect  man,  unto  the 
546 


ORDINATION  OF  PRESBYTERS. 

measure  of  the  stature  of  the  fullness  of 
Christ. 

The  Gospel     St.  Matt,  ix,  36. 

WHEN  Jesus  saw  the  multitudes,  he 
was  moved  with  compassion  on  them, 
because  they  fainted,  and  were  scattered 
abroad,  as  sheep  having  no  shepherd. 
Then  saith  he  unto  his  disciples,  The 
harvest  truly  is  plenteous,  but  the  laborers 
are  few.  Pray  ye  therefore  the  Lord  of 
the  harvest,  that  he  will  send  forth  laborers 
into  his  harvest. 

1f  Or  this, 
St.  John  x,  1. 

VERILY,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  He 
that  entereth  not  by  the  door  into  the 
sheepfold,  but  climbeth  up  some  other 
way,  the  same  is  a  thief  and  a  robber. 
But  he  that  entereth  in  by  the  door  is  the 
Shepherd  of  the  sheep.  To  him  the  porter 
openeth ;  and  the  sheep  hear  his  voice :  and 
he  calleth  his  own  sheep  by  name,  and 
leadeth  them  out.  And  when  he  putteth 
forth  his  own  sheep,  he  goeth  before  them, 
and  the  sheep  follow  him;  for  they  know 
his  voice.  And  a  stranger  will  they  not 
follow,  but  will  flee  from  him;  for 
they  know  not  the  voice  of  strangers. 
547 


ORDINATION   OF   PRESBYTERS. 

This  parable  spake  Jesus  unto  them ;  but 
they  understood  not  what  things  they 
were  which  he  spake  unto  them.  Then 
said  Jesus  unto  them  again,  Yerily,  verily, 
I  say  unto  you,  I  am  the  door  of  the  sheep. 
All  that  ever  came  before  me  are 
thieves  and  robbers:  but  the  sheep  did 
not  hear  them.  I  am  the  door :  by  me  if 
any  man  enter  in,  he  shall  be  saved,  and 
shall,  go  in  and  out,  and  find  pasture.  The 
thief  cometh  not  but  for  to  steal,  and  to 
kill,  and  to  destroy :  I  am  come  that  they 
might  have  life,  and  that  they  might  have 
it  more  abundantly.  I  am  the  good  Shep- 
herd :  the  good  Shepherd  giveth  his  life 
for  the  sheep.  But  he  that  is  an  hireling, 
and  not  the  Shepherd,  whose  own  the 
sheep  are  not,  seeth  the  wolf  coming,  and 
leaveth  the  sheep,  and  fleeth :  and  the 
wolf  catcheth  them,  and  scattereth  the 
sheep.  The  hireling  fleeth,  because  he  is 
an  hireling,  and  careth  not  for  the  sheep. 
I  am  the  good  Shepherd,  and  know  my 
sheep,  and  am  known  of  mine.  As  the 
Father  knoweth  me,  even  so  know  I  the 
Father:  and  I  lay  down  my  life  for  the 
sheep.  And  other  sheep  I  have,  which 
are  not  of  this  fold:  them  also  I  must 
bring,  and  they  shall  hear  my  voice;  and 
there  shall  be  one  fold,  and  one  Shep- 
herd. 

548 


ORDINATION  OF  PRESBYTERS. 

*if  Then  the  Bishop  shall  say  unto  them  as  follows : 

YE  have  heard,  Brethren,  as  well  in 
your  private  examination,  as  in  the 
exhortation  which  was  now  made  to  you 
and  in  the  holy  lessons  taken  out  of  the 
Gospel,  and  the  writings  of  the  Apostles, 
of  what  dignity,  and  of  how  great  import- 
ance this  Office  is,  whereunto  ye  are  called. 
And  now  again  we  exhort  you,  in  the 
name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  ye 
have  in  remembrance,  into  how  high  a 
dignity,  and  to  how  weighty  an  Office  and 
Charge  ye  are  called :  That  is  to  say,  to  be 
Messengers,  Watchmen,  and  Stewards  of 
the  Lord;  to  teach,  and  to  premonish,  to 
feed  and  provide  for  the  Lord's  family; 
to  seek  for  Christ's  sheep  that  are  dispersed 
abroad,  and  for  his  children  who  are  in 
the  midst  of  this  naughty  world,  that  they 
may  be  saved  through  Christ  forever. 

Have  always  therefore  printed  in  your 
remembrance,  how  great  a  treasure  is 
committed  to  your  charge.  For  they  are 
the  sheep  of  Christ,  which  he  bought  with 
his  death,  and  for  whom  he  shed  his 
blood.  The  Church  and  Congregation 
whom  you  must  serve  is  his  Spouse,  and 
his  Body.  And  if  it  shall  happen  that  the 
same  Church,  or  any  member  thereof,  do 
take  any  hurt  or  hindrance  by  reason  of 
549 


ORDINATION  OF  PRESBYTERS. 

your  negligence,  ye  know  the  greatness  of 
the  fault,  and  also  the  condemnation  that 
will  ensue.  Wherefore  consider  with 
yourselves  the  end  of  the  Ministry,  to- 
wards the  Children  of  God,  towards  the 
Spouse  and  Body  of  Christ;  and  see  that 
ye  never  cease  your  labor,  your  care  and 
diligence,  until  ye  have  done  all  that  lieth 
in  you,  according  to  your  bounden  duty, 
to  bring  all  such  as  are  or  shall  be  com- 
mitted to  your  charge,  unto  that  agree- 
ment in  the  faith  and  knowledge  of  God, 
and  to  that  ripeness  and  perfectness  of 
age  in  Christ,  that  there  be  no  place  left 
among  you,  either  for  error  in  religion,  or 
for  viciousness  in  life. 

Forasmuch  then  as  your  Office  is  both 
of  so  great  excellency,  and  of  so  great 
difficulty,  ye  see  with  how  great  care  and 
study  ye  ought  to  apply  yourselves,  as 
well  to  show  yourselves  dutiful  and  thank- 
ful unto  that  Lord  who  hath  placed  you 
in  so  high  a  dignity :  as  also  to  beAvare 
that  neither  you  yourselves  offend,  nor  be 
occasion  that  others  offend.  Howbeit  ye 
cannot  have  a  mind  and  will  thereto  of 
yourselves;  for  that  will  and  ability  is 
given  of  God  alone:  therefore  ye  ought, 
and  have  need,  to  pray  earnestly  for  his 
Holy  Spirit.  And  seeing  that  ye  cannot 
by  any  other  means  compass  the  doing  of 
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ORDINATION  OF  PRESBYTERS. 

so  weighty  a  work,  pertaining  to  the 
salvation  of  man,  but  with  doctrine  and 
exhortation  taken  out  of  the  Holy  Scrip- 
tures, and  with  a  life  agreeable  to  the 
same;  consider  how  studious  ye  ought  to 
be  in  reading  and  learning  the  Scriptures, 
and  in  framing  the  manners  both  of  your- 
selves, and  of  them  that  specially  pertain 
unto  you,  according  to  the  rule  of  the 
same  Scriptures;  and  for  this  self-same 
cause,  how  ye  ought  to  forsake  and  set 
aside,  as  much  as  ye  may,  all  worldly 
cares  and  studies. 

"We  have  good  hope  that  ye  have  well 
weighed  these  things  with  yourselves,  long 
before  this  time ;  and  that  ye  have  clearly 
determined,  by  God's  grace,  to  give  your- 
selves wholly  to  this  Office,  whereunto  it 
hath  pleased  God  to  call  you ;  so  that,  as 
much  as  lieth  in  you,  ye  will  apply  yourselves 
wholly  to  this  one  thing,  and  draw  all 
your  cares  and  studies  this  way;  and  that 
ye  will  continually  pray  to  God  the  Father, 
by  the  Mediation  of  our  only  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ,  for  the  heavenly  assistance 
of  the  Holy  Ghost:  that  by  daily  reading 
and  weighing  the  Scriptures,  ye  may  wax 
riper  and  stronger  in  your  Ministry;  and 
that  ye  may  so  endeavor  yourselves,  from 
time  to  time,  to  sanctify  the  lives  of  you 
and  yours,  and  to  fashion  them  after  the 
551 


ORDINATION  OF  PRESBYTERS. 

Rule  and  Doctrine  of  Christ,  that  ye  may 
be  wholesome  and  godly  examples  and 
patterns  for  the  people  to  follow. 

And  now,  that  this  present  Congrega- 
tion of  Christ  may  also  understand  your 
minds  and  wills  in  these  things,  and  that 
this  your  promise  may  the  more  move  you 
to  do  your  duties ;  ye  shall  answer  plainly 
to  these  things,  which  we,  in  the  name  of 
God,  and  of  his  Church,  shall  demand  of 
you  touching  the  same. 

DO  you  think  in  your  heart,  that  you 
are  truly  called,  according  to  the  will 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  according 
to  the  order  of  this  Church,  to  the  Office 
and  Ministry  of  a  Presbyter? 
Answer.     I  think  it. 

Bishop. 

ARE  you  persuaded  that  the  Holy  Scrip- 
tures contain  all  Doctrine  required  as 
necessary  for  eternal  salvation  through 
faith  in  Jesus  Christ?  and  are  you  deter- 
mined, out  of  the  said  Scriptures  to  in- 
struct the  people  committed  to  your  charge, 
and  to  teach  nothing,  as  necessary  to  salva- 
tion, but  that  which  you  shall  be  per- 
suaded may  be  concluded  and  proved  by 
the  Scripture? 

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ORDINATION  OF  PRESBYTERS. 

Answer.     I  am  so  persuaded,  and  have 
so  determined  by  God's  grace. 

Bishop. 

TT7TLL  you  then  give  your  faithful  dili- 
f  i  gence,  always  so  to  minister  the  Doc- 
trine and  Sacraments,  and  the  Discipline 
of  Christ,  as  the  Lord  hath  commanded, 
and  as  this  Church  hath  set  forth  the  same, 
according  to  the  teachings  of  Holy  Scrip- 
ture :  so  that  you  may  teach  the  people 
committed  to  your  charge,  with  all  dili- 
gence to  keep  and  observe  the  same? 

Answer.     I  will  so  do,  by  the  help  of 
the  Lord. 

Bishop. 

WILL  you  be  ready,  with  all  faithful 
diligence,  to  banish  and  drive  away 
from  the  Church  all  erroneous  and  strange 
doctrines  contrary  to  God's  Word:  and  to 
use  both  public  and  private  monitions 
and  exhortations,  as  well  to  the  sick  as 
to  the  whole,  as  need  shall  require,  and 
occasion  shall  be  given  ? 

Answer.     I  will,  the  Lord   being  my 
helper. 

Bishop. 

WILL  you  be  diligent  in  Prayer,  and  in 
reading  the  Holy  Scriptures,  and  in 
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ORDINATION  OF  PRESBYTERS. 

such  studies  as  help  to  the  knowledge  of 
the  same,  laying  aside  the  study  of  the 
world  and  the  flesh? 

Answer.     I  will  endeavor  so  to  do,  the 
Lord  being  ray  helper. 

Bishop, 

WILL  you  be  diligent  to  frame  and 
fashion  your  own  selves,  and  your 
families,  according  to  the  Doctrine  of 
Christ;  and  to  make  both  yourselves  and 
them,  as  much  as  in  you  lieth,  wholesome 
examples  and  patterns  to  the  flock  of 
Christ? 

Answer.     I   will  apply  myself  thereto, 
the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

Bishop. 

WILL  you  maintain  and  set  forwards, 
as  much  as  lieth  in  you,  quietness; 
peace  and  love,  among  all  Christian  people, 
and  especially  among  them  that  are  or 
shall  be  committed  to  your  charge  ? 

Ansiccr.     I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  being 
my  helper. 

T[  Then  shall  the  Bishop,  standing  up,  say, 

\  LMIGHTY  God,  who  hath  given  you 

^\-  this  will  to  do  all  these  things;  Grant 

554 


ORDINATION    OF    PRESBYTERS. 

also  unto  you  strength  and  power  to  per- 
form the  same ;  that  he  may  accomplish 
his  work  which  he  hath  begun  in  you ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

*[  After  this,  the  Congregation  shall  be  desired, 
secretly  in  their  Prayers,  to  make  their  humble 
supplications  to  God  for  all  these  things;  for  the 
which  Prayers  there  shall  be  silence  kept  for  a 
space. 

fl  After  which  shall  be  said,  the  persons  to  be 
ordained  Presbyters  all  kneeling,  Veni  Creator 
Spiritus,  the  Bishop  beginning. 

COME  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire, 
And  lighten  with  celestial  fire. 
Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art, 
Who  dost  thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart. 

Thy  blessed  Unction  from  above 
Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love. 
Enable  with  perpetual  light 
The  dullness  of  our  blinded  sight. 

Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face 
With  the  abundance  of  thy  grace. 

Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home ; 
Where  thou  art  guide,  no  ill  can  come. 

Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 
And  thee,  of  both,  to  be  but  One. 
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ORDINATION  OF  PRESBYTERS. 

That,  through  the  ages  all  along, 
This  may  be  our  endless  song  ; 

Praise  to  thy  eternal  merit, 
Father ;  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 


If  That  done,  the  Bishop  shall  pray  in  this  wise, 
and  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

A  LM1GHTY  God  and  heavenly  Father, 
j\.  who,  of  thine  infinite  love  and  good- 
ness towards  us,  hast  given  to  us  thy  only 
and  most  dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
to  be  our  Redeemer,  and  the  Author  of 
everlasting  life  ;  who  after  he  had  made 
perfect  our  redemption  by  his  death,  and 
was  ascended  into  heaven,  sent  abroad 
into  the  world  his  Apostles,  Prophets, 
Evangelists,  Pastors  and  Teachers ;  by 
whose  labor  and  Ministry  he  gathered! 
together  a  great  flock  in  all  the  parts  of 
the  world,  to  set  forth  the  eternal  praise 
of  thy  holy  Name :  For  these  so  great 
benefits  of  thy  eternal  goodness,  and  for 
that  thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  call  these 
thy  servants  here  present  to  the  same 
Office  and  Ministry,  appointed  for  the 
salvation  of  mankind,  we  render  unto  thee 
most  hearty  thanks,  we  praise  and  worship 
556 


ORDINATION  OF  PRESBYTERS. 

thee ;  and  we  humbly  beseech  thee  by  the 
same  thy  blessed  Son,  to  grant  unto  all, 
which  either  here  or  elsewhere  call  upon 
thy  holy  Xame,  that  we  may  continue  to 
show  ourselves  thankful  unto  thee  for 
these  and  all  thy  other  benefits  ;  and  that 
we  may  daily  increase  and  go  forwards  in 
the  knowledge  and  faith  of  thee  and  thy 
Son,  by  the  Holy  Spirit.  So  that  as  well 
by  these  thy  Ministers,  as  by  them  over 
whom  they  shall  be  appointed  thy  Min- 
isters, thy  holy  Xame  may  be  forever  glori- 
fied, and  thy  blessed  kingdom  enlarged ; 
through  the  same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reign eth  with 
thee  in  the  unity  of  the  same  Holy  Spirit, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


^  The  persons  to  be  ordained,  still  kneeling,  the 
Bi-hop  and  Presbyters  shall  lay  their  hands 
upon  the  head  of  every  one  of  them  severally, 
the  Bishop  saying, 

TAKE  thou  Authority  to  execute  the 
office  of  a  Presbyter  in  the  Church  of 
God,  now  committed  unto  thee;  and  be 
thou  a  faithful  Dispenser  of  the  Word  of 
God,  and  of  his  Holy  Ordinances:  In  the 
name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Arum. 
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ORDINATION   OF   PRESBYTERS. 

^  Then  the  Bishop  shall  deliver  to  every  one  of 
them  kneeling,  the  Bible  into  his  hand,  saying, 

TAKE   thou   Authority  to   preach   the 
Word  of  God,  and  to  administer   the 
Holy  Sacraments. 

T[  Then  the  Bishop  shall  proceed  with  the  Service 
of  the  Communion,  and  the  newly  ordained 
Presbyters  shall  remain  in  the  same  place  where 
hands  were  laid  upon  them,  until  they  have  re- 
ceived the  Communion. 

^  Immediately   before   the   Benediction,   shall   be 
said  this  Collect, 

"IIO  ST  merciful  Father,  we  beseech  thee 
1)1  to  send  upon  these  thy  servants  thy 
heavenly  blessing;  that  they  may  be 
clothed  with  righteousness,  and  that  thy 
Word  spoken  by  their  mouths  may  have 
such  success,  that  it  may  never  be  spoken 
in  vain.  Grant  also,  that  we  may  have 
grace  to  hear  and  receive  what  they  shall 
deliver  out  of  thy  most  holy  Word,  or 
agreeably  to  the  same,  as  the  means  of 
our  salvation ;  that  in  all  our  words  and 
deeds  we  may  seek  thy  glory,  and  the  in- 
crease of  thy  kingdom;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


T 


HE   peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all 
understanding,  keep  your  hearts  and 

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ORDINATION  OF  PRESBYTERS. 

minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  God, 
and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  : 
And  the  Blessing-  of  God  Almighty,  the 
Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
amongst  you  and  remain  with  you  always. 
Amen. 

%  And  if,  on  the  same  day,  some  be  ordained  Dea- 
cons and  some  Presbyters,  the  Deacons  shall  be 
first  presented,  and  then  the  Presbyters.  The  Epis- 
tle shall  be  Ephesians  iv,  7  to  13,  as  before  in  this 
office.  Immediately  after  which,  they  that  are 
to  be  ordained  Deacons,  shall  be  examined,  and 
ordained,  as  is  above  prescribed.  Then  one  of 
them  having  read  the  Gospel,  which  shall  be 
either  out  of  Saint  Matthew  ix,  36,  as  before  in 
this  office:  or  else  Saint  Luke  xii,  35  to  38,  as 
before  in  the  Form  of  the  ordination  of  Deacons, 
they  that  are  to  be  ordained  Presbyters,  shall 
likewise  be  examined,  and  ordained,  as  is  in  this 
office  before  appointed. 


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THE   FORM   OF 

CONSECRATING  A  BISHOP. 


If  A  Bishop  presiding  shall  begin  the  Communion 
Service,  in  which  this  shall  be  the  Collect : 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  from  whom  cometh 
Jt\.  every  good  and  perfect  gift,  give  grace, 
we  beseech  thee,  to  all  Bishops  and  other 
Pastors  of  thy  Church,  that  they  may 
diligently  preach  thy  Word,  and  duly 
administer  the  godly  Discipline  thereof; 
and  grant  to  the  people,  that  they  may  obe- 
diently follow  the  same ;  that  all  may  re- 
ceive the  crown  of  everlasting  glory; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

<[  Then  shall  be  read  the  Epistle. 
Acts  xx,  17. 

FROM  Miletus,  Paul  sent  to  Ephesus, 
and  called  the  Elders  of  the  Church. 
And  when  they  were  come  to  him.  he 
said  unto  them,  Ye  know,  from  the  first 
day  that  I  came  into  Asia,  after  what 
manner  I  have  been  with  you  at  all  sea- 
sons, serving  the  Lord  with  all  humility 
of  mind,  and  with  many  tears  and  temp- 
560 


CONSECRATION    OF   BISHOPS. 

tations,  which  befell  me  by  the  lying  in 
wait  of  the  Jews :  and  how  I  kept  back 
nothing  that  was  profitable  unto  you,  but 
have  showed  you,  and  have  taught  you 
publicly,  and  from  house  to  house,  testi- 
fying both  to  the  Jews,  and  also  to  the 
Greeks,  repentance  toward  God,  and  faith 
toward  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  And  now, 
behold,  I  go  bound  in  the  spirit  unto 
Jerusalem,  not  knowing  the  things  that 
shall  befall  me  there ;  save  that  the  Holy 
Ghost  witnesseth  in  every  city,  saying 
that  bonds  and  afflictions  abide  me.  But 
none  of  these  things  move  me,  neither 
count  I  my  life  dear  unto  myself,  so  that 
I  might  finish  my  course  with  joy,  and 
the  ministry  which  I  have  received  of  the 
Lord  Jesus,  to  testify  the  Gospel  of  the 
grace  of  God.  And  now,  behold,  I  know 
that  ye  all,  among  whom  I  have  gone 
preaching  the  Kingdom  of  God,  shall  see 
my  face  no  more.  Wherefore  I  take  you 
to  record  this  day,  that  I  am  pure  from 
the  blood  of  all  men.  For  I  have  not 
shunned  to  declare  unto  you  all  the  coun- 
sel of  God.  Take  heed,  therefore,  unto 
yourselves,  and  to  all  the  flock  over  the 
which  the  Holy  Ghost  hath  made  you 
Overseers,  to  feed  the  Church  of  God, 
which  he  hath  purchased  with  his  own 
blood.  For  I  know  this,  that  after  my 
561 


CONSECRATION   OF    BISHOPS. 

departing  shall  grievous  wolves  enter  in 
among  you,  not  sparing  the  flock.  Also 
of  your  own  selves  shall  men  arise,  speak- 
ing perverse  things,  to  draw  away  disciples 
after  them.  Therefore  watch,  and  remem- 
ber, that  by  the  space  of  three  years,  I 
ceased  not  to  warn  every  one  night  and 
day  with  tears.  And  now,  brethren,  I 
commend  you  to  God,  and  to  the  Word 
of  his  grace,  which  is  able  to  build  you 
up,  and  to  give  you  an  inheritance  among 
all  them  which  are  sanctified.  I  have 
coveted  no  man's  silver,  or  gold,  or  ap- 
parel; yea,  ye  yourselves  know,  that 
these  hands  have  ministered  unto  my 
necessities,  and  to  them  that  were  with 
me.  I  have  showed  you  all  things,  how 
that  so  laboring  ye  ought  to  support  the 
weak;  and  to  remember  the  words  of  the 
Lord  Jesus,  how  he  said,  It  is  more  blessed 
to  give  than  to  receive. 

1[  Then  shall  be  read  the  Gospel. 
St.  John  xxi,  15. 

JESUS  saith  to  Simon  Peter,  Simon,  son 
of  Jonas,  lovest  thou  me  more  than 
these?  He  saith  unto  him,  Yea,  Lord; 
thou  knowest  that  I  love  thee.  He  saith 
unto  him,  Feed  my  lambs.  He  saith 
to  him  again  the  second  time,  Simon,  son 
562 


CONSECRATION    OF    BISHOPS. 

of  Jonas,  lovest  thou  me?  He  saith 
unto  him,  Yea,  Lord  ;  thou  knowest  that 
I  love  thee.  He  saith  unto  him,  Feed  my 
sheep.  He  saith  unto  him  the  third  time, 
Simon,  son  of  Jonas,  lovest  thou  me? 
Peter  was  grieved  because  he  said  unto 
him  the  third  time,  Lovest  thou  me  ?  And 
he  said  unto  him,  Lord,  thou  knowest  all 
things;  thou  knowest  that  I  love  thee. 
Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Feed  my  sheep. 


1f  Or  this. 

St.  Matt,  xxviii,  18. 

JESUS  came  and  spake  unto  them,  say- 
ing, All  power  is  given  unto  me  in 
heaven  and  in  earth.  Go  ye  therefore,  and 
teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  In  the 
Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost;  teaching  them  to  observe 
all  things  whatsoever  I  have  commanded 
you:  and  lo,  I  am  with  you  alway,  even 
unto  the  end  of  the  world. 

*[  After  the  Gospel  and  Sermon  are  ended,  the 
elected  Bishop  shall  be  presented  to  the  Bishop 
presiding  ;  those  who  present  him  saying : 

REVEREND  Brother  in  Christ,  we  pre- 
sent unto   you  this  godly  and  well- 
learned   man,  to   be   consecrated   to   the 
Office  and  Work  of  a  Bishop. 
563 


CONSECRATION    OF    BISHOPS. 

1[  Then  shall  the  Bishop  presiding  demand  Testi- 
monials in  behalf  of  the  elected  Bishop,  and  shall 
cause  them  to  be  read. 

%  Then  shall  be  said  the  Litany ;  save  only,  that 
after  this  place,  That  it  may  please  thee  to  illumi- 
nate all  Ministers,  etc.,  the  proper  Suffrage  shall 
be, 

THAT  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  this 
our  Brother  elected,  and  to  send  thy 
grace  upon  him,  that  he  may  duly  execute 
the  Office  whereunto  he  is  called,  to  the 
edifying  of  thy  Church,  and  to  the  honor, 
praise,  and  glory  of  thy  Name. 

Answer.     We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

fl  Then  shall  be  said  this  Prayer  following : 

ALMIGHTY  God,  mercifully  behold 
A  this  thy  servant  now  called  to  the 
Work  and  Ministry  of  a  Bishop ;  and  so 
replenish  him  with  the  truth  of  thy 
Doctrine,  and  adorn  him  with  innocency 
of  life,  that  both  by  word  and  deed,  he 
may  faithfully  serve  thee  in  this  Office,  to 
the  glory  of  thy  Name,  and  the  edifying 
and  well  governing  of  thy  Church; 
through  the  merits  of  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

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CONSECRATION   OF   BISHOPS. 

*[  Then  the  Bishop  presiding  shall  say  to  him  that 
is  to  be  Consecrated  : 

BROTHER,  forasmuch  as  it  is  enjoined 
in  Holy  Scripture,  that  we  should  not 
be  hasty  in  laying  on  hands  and  admit- 
ting any  person  to  Office  in  the  Church 
of  Christ,  which  he  hath  purchased  with 
no  less  price  than  the  effusion  of  his  own 
blood,  before  we  admit  you  to  the  Office 
of  a  Bishop,  we  will  examine  you  in  cer- 
tain Articles,  to  the  end  that  the  Congre- 
gation present  may  have  a  trial  and  bear 
witness,  how  you  are  minded  to  behave 
yourself  in  the  Church  of  God. 

ARE  you  persuaded  that  you  are  truly 
called  to  this  Ministration,  according 
to  the  will  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
the  order  of  this  Church  ? 

Answer.     I  am  so  persuaded. 

The  Bishop  Residing.  Are  you  per- 
suaded that  the  Holy  Scriptures  contain 
all  doctrine  required  as  necessary  for 
eternal  salvation  through  faith  in  Jesus 
Christ?  And  are  you  determined  out  of 
the  same  Holy  Scriptures  to  instruct  the 
people  committed  to  your  charge;  and  to 
teach  or  maintain  nothing,  as  necessary  to 
eternal  salvation,  but  that  which  you  shall 
be  persuaded  may  be  concluded  and 
proved  by  the  same  ? 
48  565 


COXSECRATIOX    OF    BISHOPS. 

Answer,  I  am  so  persuaded,  and  deter- 
mined, by  God's  grace. 

Bishop.  "Will  you  then  faithfully  exer- 
cise yourself  in  the  Holy  Scriptures,  and 
call  upon  God  by  prayer  for  the  true  un- 
derstanding of  the  same;  so  that  you  may 
be  able  by  them  to  teach  and  exhort  with 
wholesome  Doctrine,  and  to  withstand  and 
convince  the  gainsay ers? 

Answer.  I  will  so  do,  by  the  help  of 
God. 

Bishop.  Are  you  ready,  with  all  faith- 
ful diligence,  to  banish  and  drive  away 
from  the  Church  all  erroneous  and  strange 
doctrine  contrary  to  God's  Word;  and 
both  privately  and  openly  to  call  upon  and 
encourage  others  to  the  same? 

Answer.  I  am  ready,  the  Lord  being 
my  helper. 

Bishop.  Will  you  deny  all  ungodliness 
and  worldly  lusts,  and  live  soberly,  righte- 
ously, and  godly  in  this  present  world; 
that  you  may  show  yourself  in  all  things 
an  example  of  good  works  unto  others, 
that  the  adversary  may  be  ashamed,  hav- 
ing nothing  to  say  against  you  ? 

Answer.  I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  being 
my  helper. 

Bishop.  Will  you  maintain  and  set  for- 
ward, as  much  as  shall  lie  in  you,  quiet- 
ness, love,  and  peace  among  all  men;  and 
566 


CONSECRATION   OF   BISHOPS. 

diligently  exercise  such  discipline  as,  by 
the  authority  of  God's  Word,  and  by  the 
order  of  this  Church,  is  committed  to  you? 

Armver.  I  will  do  so,  by  the  help  of 
God. 

Bishop.  Will  you  be  faithful  in  Ordain- 
ing, or  laying  hands  upon  others  ? 

Answer.  I  will  so  be,  by  the  help  of 
God. 

Bishop.  Will  you  show  yourself  gentle, 
and  be  merciful,  for  Christ's  sake,  to  poor 
and  needy  people,  and  to  all  strangers 
destitute  of  help? 

Answer.  I  will  so  show  myself,  by 
God's  help. 

Bishop.  Will  you  faithfully  feed  the 
flock  of  God,  taking  the  oversight  thereof, 
not  by  constraint,  but  willingly,  not  for 
filthy  lucre,  but  of  a  ready  mind,  neither 
as  being  lord  over  God's  heritage,  but  be- 
ing an  ensample  to  the  flock? 

Answer.  I  will  do  so,  the  Lord  being 
my  helper. 

fl  Then  the  Bishop  presiding,  standing  up,  shall 
say: 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father, 
who  hath  given  you  a  good  will  to  do 
all   these   things,    Grant   also   unto   you 
strength  and  power  to  perform  the  same; 
that,  ne  accomplishing  in  you  the  good 
567 


CONSECRATION    OF    BISHOPS. 

work  which  he  hath  begun,  you  may  be 
found  perfect  and  irreprehensible  at  the 
latter  day;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

^  Then  the  Bishop  elect,  kneeling  down,  Veni, 
Creator  Spiritus  shall  be  said ;  the  Bishop  pre- 
siding beginning,  and  all  others  that  are  present 
answering  by  verses,  as  followeth : 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire, 
And  lighten  with  celestial  fire. 
Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art, 
Who  dost  thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart. 

Thy  blessed  Unction  from  above 
Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love. 
Enable  with  perpetual  light 
The  dullness  of  our  blinded  sight. 

Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face 
With  the  abundance  of  thy  grace. 
Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home; 
Where  thou  art  guide,  no  ill  can  come. 

Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 
And  thee,  of  both,  to  be  but  One. 
That,  through  the  ages  all  along, 
This  maij  be  our  endless  song : 

Praise  to  thy  eternal  merit, 

Father,  Son  and  Holy  Spirit. 
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CONSECRATION    OF    BISHOPS. 

^  That  ended,  the  Bishop  presiding  shall  say: 

Lord,  hear  our  prayer. 
Answer.    And  let  our  cry  come  unto 
thee. 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  and  most  merciful 
Father,  who,  of  thine  infinite  good- 
ness, hast  given  thine  only  and  dearly 
beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ,  to  be  our  Re- 
deemer, and  the  Author  of  everlasting 
life;  who,  after  that  he  had  made  perfect 
our  Redemption  by  his  death,  and  was 
ascended  into  heaven,  poured  down  his 
gifts  abundantly  upon  men,  making  some 
Apostles,  some  Prophets,  some  Evangel- 
ists, some  Pastors  and  Teachers;  to  the 
edifying  and  making  perfect  his  Church; 
Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  to  this  thy  ser- 
vant, such  grace,  that  he  may  evermore 
be  ready  to  spread  abroad  thy  Gospel,  the 
glad  tidings  of  reconciliation  with  thee; 
and  use  the  authority  given  him,  not  to 
destruction,  but  to  salvation ;  not  to  hurt, 
but  to  help:  so  that,  as  a  wise  and  faithful 
servant,  giving  to  thy  family  their  por- 
tion in  due  season,  he  may  at  last  be  re- 
ceived into  everlasting  joy ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  who,  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  liveth  and  reigneth,  one  God, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 
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CONSECRATION   OF   BISHOPS. 

fl  Then  the  Bishop  presiding,  and  three  or  more 
Presbyters,  with  such  other  Bishops  as  may  be 
present,  shall  lay  their  hands  upon  the  head  of 
the  elected  Bishop,  kneeling  before  them,  the 
Bishop  presiding  saying: 

TAKE  thou  authority  to  execute  the 
Office  and  Work  of  a  Bishop  in  the 
Church  of  God,  now  committed  unto  thee ; 
In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

1[  Then  the  Bishop  presiding  shall  deliver  him  the 
Bible,  saying: 

GIVE  heed  unto  reading,  exhortation, 
and  doctrine.  Think  upon  the  things 
contained  in  this  Book.  Be  diligent  in 
them,  that  the  increase  coming  thereby 
may  be  manifest  unto  all  men;  for  by  so 
doing  thou  shalt  both  save  thyself  and 
them  that  hear  thee.  Be  to  the  flock  of 
Christ  a  shepherd,  not  a  wolf;  feed  them, 
devour  them  not.  Hold  up  the  weak, 
heal  the  sick,  bind  up  the  broken,  bring 
again  the  outcasts,  seek  the  lost.  Be  so 
merciful,  that  you  be  not  too  remiss;  so 
minister  discipline,  that  you  forget  not 
mercy:  that  when  the  Chief  Shepherd 
shall  appear,  you  may  receive  the  never- 
fading  crown  of  glory;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
570 


CONSECRATION    OF   BISHOPS. 

fl  Then  shall  follow  the  Communion  Service. 

fl  And  for  the  last  Collect,  immediately  before  the 

Benediction,  shall  be  said  this  Prayer: 

MOST  merciful  Father,  we  beseech  thee 
to  send  down  upon  this  thy  servant 
thy  heavenly  blessing;  and  so  endue  him 
with  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  he,  preaching 
thy  Word,  may  not  only  be  earnest  to 
reprove,  beseech,  and  rebuke,  with  all 
patience  and  doctrine ;  but  also  may  be  to 
such  as  believe  a  wholesome  example  in 
word,  in  conversation,  in  love,  in  faith,  in 
chastity,  and  in  purity;  that,  faithfully 
fulfilling  his  course,  at  the  latter  day  he 
may  receive  the  crown  of  righteousness, 
laid  up  by  the  Lord,  the  righteous  Judge, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth,  one  God  with 
the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

THE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all 
understanding,  keep  your  hearts  and 
minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  God, 
and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord: 
And  the  Blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the 
Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  always. 
Amen. 


571 


THE  FORM  FOR  THE 

PUBLIC  RECEPTION  OF  PRESBYTERS. 


^  After  suitable  Services  and  a  Sermon,  the  Presby- 
ter to  be  Received  shall  be  presented  to  the 
Bishop  officiating,  by  a  Presbyter  of  this  Church, 
as  follows : 

REVEEEKD  Brother  in  Christ,  I  pre- 
sent nnto  yon  this  godly  and  well- 
learned  Presbyter,  to  be  received  into  the 
Ministry  of  this  Chnrch. 

Bishop.  Reverend  Brother,  it  has  been 
duly  certified  to  us  that  you  have  been 
Ordained   to   the   Holy  Ministry  in   the 

Church,  and  now  desire  to  exercise 

your  Ministry  in  this  Church;  do  you 
solemnly  declare  your  belief  in  the  Old 
and  New  Testaments,  and  in  the  Doctrines 
set  forth  in  our  Articles  and  Liturgy  ? 

Answer.     I  do. 

Bishop.  Our  help  is  in  the  Name  of 
the  Lord  ; 

572 


PUBLIC    RECEPTION    OF    PRESBYTE1.S. 

Answer.     Who  hath  made  heaven  and 
earth. 

Bishop.     Let  us  pray. 

fl  All  kneeling. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hal- 
lowed be  Thy  name.  Thy  kingdom 
come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is 
in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us. 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil;  For  thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

MOST  merciful  Father,  we  beseech  Thee, 
to  send  upon  this  Thy  servant  Thy 
heavenly  blessing ;  that  he  may  be  clothed 
with  righteousness,  and  that  Thy  Word 
spoken  by  his  mouth  may  have  such  suc- 
cess that  it  may  never  be  spoken  in  vain. 
Grant  also  that  the  people  to  whom  he 
may  minister  may  have  grace  to  hear  and 
receive  what  he  shall  deliver  out  of  Thy 
most  holy  Word,  or  agreeable  to  the 
same,  as  the  means  of  their  salvation ;  a  > 
that  all  may  seek  Thy  glory,  and  the  in- 
crease  of  Thy  kingdom;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
573 


PUBLIC   RECEPTION   OF   PRESBYTERS. 

f  Then  shall  the  officiating  Bishop  give  him  the 
Right  Hand  of  Fellowship,  saying  : 

BROTHER,  take  thou  authority  to  exe- 
cute in  this  Church  the  Office  of  a 
Presbyter,  to  which  thou  hast  already 
been  Ordained,  and  be  thou  a  faithful 
Dispenser  of  the  Word  of  God  and  of  the 
Christian  Sacraments;  In  the  Name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.     A  men. 

H  Then  the  Bishop,  or  a  Presbyter  appointed  by 
him,  shall  deliver  a  suitable  Charge  to  the  newly 
received  Presbyter ;  after  which  a  Hymn  may 
be  sung,  followed  by  collects  or  extemporaneous 
prayer,  closing  with  this  Benediction : 

THE  God  of  peace,  who  brought  again 
from  the  dead  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
the  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through 
the  blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant; 
Make  you  perfect  in  every  good  work 
to  do  His  will,  working  in  you  that  which 
is  well-pleasing  in  His  sight;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  to  whom  be  glory  for  ever 
and  ever.     Amen. 


574 


THE    FORM    FOR    THE 

INSTALLATION  OF  PASTORS. 


fl  After  the  usual  Morning  Prayer,  or  other  Ser- 
vice, in  which  the  First  Lesson  shall  be  Ezekiel 
xxxiii,  1-10,  and  the  Second  Lesson,  St.  John  x. 
1-19,  the  Bishop,  or  Presbyter  officiating,  shall 
say: 

DEARLY  beloved  in  the  Lord,  we  have 
assembled  for  the  purpose  of  installing 
the  Rev.  A.  B.  as  Rector  [or  Minister]  of 
this  Church  and  congregation,  and  are 
possessed  of  your  vote  that  he  has  been 
so  elected.  But  if  any  of  you  can  show 
just  cause  why  he  may  not  be  installed, 
we  proceed  no  further,  because  we  would 
not  that  an  unworthy  person  should  min- 
ister among  you. 

*\  If  no  objection  be  offered,  the  Bishop,  or  Presby- 
ter officiating,  shall  say : 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Answer.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

DIRECT  us,  0  Lord,  in  all  our  doings, 
with   thy  most   gracious   favor,   and 
575 


INSTALLATION    OF    PASTORS. 

farther  us  with  thy  continual  help,  that 
in  all  our  works  begun,  continued,  and 
ended  in  thee,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy 
Name,  and  finally  by  thy  mercy  obtain 
everlasting  life;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord,  who  hath  taught  us  to  pray  unto 
thee,  0  Almighty  Father,  in  his  prevail- 
ing Name  and  words, 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hal- 
lowed be  thy  Name.  Thy  kingdom 
come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it 
is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses, 
As  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against 
us.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

f  Then  shall  the  Officiating  Minister  present  the 
Pastor  elect  with  the  Holy  Scriptures  and  the 
Books  of  Worship  and  Government  of  this  Church, 
saying : 

RECEIVE  these  Books;  and  let  them 
be  the  rule  of  thy  conduct  in  dispens- 
ing the  Divine  Word,  in  leading  the  De- 
votions of  the  people,  and  in  exercising 
the  Discipline  of  this  Church;  and  be 
thou  in  all  things  a  pattern  to  the  flock 
committed  to  thy  care. 
576 


INSTALLATION    OF    PASTORS. 

fl  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following  Anthem : 
Laudate  Nomen. 

OPEAISE  the  Lord,  laud  ye  the  name 
of  the  Lord;  praise  it,  0  ye  servants 
of  the  Lord.  Psalm  cxxxv,  verse  1. 

2  Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  in  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our 
God.    Verse  2. 

3  0  praise  the  Lord,  for  the  Lord  is 
gracious;  0  sing  praises  unto  his  JS'ame, 
for  it  is  lovely.    Verse  3. 

4  The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful; 
long-suffering,  and  of  great  goodness. 
Psalm  cxlv,  verse  8. 

5  The  Lord  is  loving  unto  every  man ; 
and   his   mercy   is   over    all   his   works. 

Verse  9. 

6  All  thy  works  praise  thee,  0  Lord  ;  and 
thy  saints  give  thanks  unto  thee.    Verse  10. 

7  The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem, 
and  gather  together  the  outcasts  of  Israel. 
Psalm  cxlvii,  verse  2. 

8  He  healeth  those  that  are  broken  in 
heart,  and  giveth  medicine  to  heal  their 
sickness.    Verse  3. 

9  The  Lord's  delight  is  in  them  that 
fear  him,  and  put  their  trust  in  his  mercy. 
Verse  11. 

10  Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem; 
praise  thy  God,  0  Sion.    Verse  12. 

49  577 


INSTALLATION    OF    PASTORS. 

11  For  he  hath  made  fast  the  bars  of 
thy  gates,  and  hath  blessed  thy  children 
within  thee.    Verse  13. 

12  He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders, 
and  filleth  thee  with  the  flour  of  wheat. 
Verse  14. 

13  He  is  our  God,  even  the  God  of 
whom  cometh  salvation:  God  is  the  Lord, 
by  whom  we  escape  death.  Psalm  lxviii, 
verse  20. 

14  0  God,  wonderful  art  thou  in  thy 
holy  places :  even  the  God  of  Israel,  he 
will  give  strength  and  power  unto  his 
people.     Blessed  be  God.    Verse  35. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end. 

Minister.  The  Law  was  given  by  Moses ; 

People.  But  Grace  and  Truth  came  by 
Jesus  Christ: 

Minister  and  People.  Who  is  God  over 
all,  blessed  forevermore.     Amen. 

Let  us  pray. 

MOST  gracious  God,  the  Giver  of  all 
good  and  perfect  gifts ;  Give  thy  grace, 
we  beseech  thee,  to  thy  servant,  to  whom 
the  charge  of  this  Congregation  is  now 
committed;  and  so  replenish  him  with 
the  truth  of  thy  doctrine,  and  endue  him 
578 


INSTALLATION    OF    PASTORS. 

with  innoceney  of  life,  that  he  may  faith- 
fully serve  before  thee,  to  the  glory  of  thy 
great  Name,  and  the  benefit  of  thy  holy 
Church;  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  only 
Mediator  and  Redeemer.     Amen. 

OHOLY  Jesus,  who  hast  purchased  to 
thyself  an  universal  Church,  and  hast 
promised  to  be  with  that  Church  to  the 
end  of  the  world;  Be  graciously  pleased 
to  bless  the  ministry  and  service  of  him 
who  is  now  appointed  to  offer  the  sacri- 
fices of  prayer  and  praise  to  thee  in  this 
house,  which  is  called  by  thy  Name. 
May  the  words  of  his  mouth,  and  the 
meditation  of  his  heart,  be  always  accept- 
able in  thy  sight,  0  Lord,  our  strength 
and  our  Redeemer.     Amen. 

OGOD,  Holy  Ghost,  Sanctifier  of  the 
Faithful,  visit,  we  pray  thee,  this  Con- 
gregation with  thy  love  and  favor;  en- 
lighten their  minds  more  and  more  with 
the  light  of  the  everlasting  Gospel;  graft 
in  their  hearts  a  love  of  the  truth;  in- 
crease in  them  true  religion;  nourish 
them  with  all  goodness ;  and  of  thy  great 
mercy  keep  them  in  the  same,  0  blessed 
Spirit,  whom,  with  the  Father  and  the 
Son  together,  we  worship  and  glorify  as 
one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
579 


INSTALLATION    OF    PASTORS. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  built  thy 
Church  upon  the  foundation  of  the 
Apostles  and  Prophets,  Jesus  Christ  him- 
self being  the  chief  Corner  Stone;  Grant 
that,  by  the  operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
all  Christians  may  be  so  joined  together 
in  unity  of  spirit,  and  in  the  bond  of 
peace,  that  they  may  be  an  holy  temple, 
acceptable  unto  thee.  And  especially  to 
this  Congregation  present,  give  the  abun- 
dance of  thy  grace;  that  with  one  heart 
they  may  desire  the  prosperity  of  thy 
holy  Church  universal,  and  with  one 
mouth  may  profess  the  faith  once  de- 
livered to  the  saints.  And  grant  that 
the  course  of  this  world  may  be  so  peace- 
ably ordered  by  thy  governance,  that  all 
who  profess  and  call  themselves  Chris- 
tians may  joyfully  serve  thee  in  all  godly 
quietness ;  that  so  they  may  walk  in  the 
ways  of  truth  and  peace,  and  at  last  be 
numbered  with  thy  saints  in  glory  ever- 
lasting; through  thy  merits,  0  blessed 
Jesus,  thou  gracious  Bishop  and  Shep- 
herd of  our  souls,  who  art,  with  the 
Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

fl  Then  shall  follow  the  Sermon,  and  after  extem- 
poraneous or  other  prayer,  the  newly  Installed 
Pastor  shall  pronounce  the  Benediction. 

580 


FORM   FOR  THE 

CONSECRATION  OR  DEDICATION 

OF  A  CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL. 


1[  After  a  suitable  Hymn,  the  Bishop,  or  Presbyter 
officiating,  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved  in  the  Lord;  foras- 
much as  devout  and  holy  men,  as  well 
under  the  Law  as  under  the  Qospel, 
moved  either  by  the  express  command  of 
God,  or  by  the  influence  of  the  Holy 
Spirit,  and  acting  agreeably  to  their  own 
sense  of  the  natural  fitness  of  things,  have 
erected  houses  for  the  public  worship  of 
God,  and  separated  them  from  all  un- 
nallowed,  worldly,  and  common  uses,  in 
order  to  fill  men's  minds  with  greater 
reverence  for  his  glorious  Majesty,  and 
affect  their  hearts  with  more  devotion 
and  humility  in  his  service ;  which  pious 
works  have  been  approved  of  and  gracious- 
ly accepted  by  our  heavenly  Father :  Let 
us  not  doubt  but  that  he  will  also  favor- 
ably approve  our  godly  purpose  of  setting 
apart  this  place  in  a  solemn  manner,  for  the 
several  offices  of  religious  worship,  and 
49*  581 


CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL. 

let   us   faithfully  and   devoutly  seek  his 
blessing  on  this  our  undertaking. 

T[  Then    shall  be   said  the   following  prayers,    all 
kneeling. 

0  ETERNAL  God,  mighty  in  power, 
and  of  maj esty  incomprehensible,  whom 
the  heavens  cannot  contain,  much  less 
the  walls  of  temples  made  with  hands ; 
and  who  yet  hast  been  graciously  pleased, 
in  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  to 
promise  thy  special  presence,  wherever 
two  or  three  of  thy  faithful  servants  shall 
assemble  in  thy  Name,  to  offer  up  their 
praises  and  supplications  unto  thee; 
vouchsafe,  0  Lord,  to  be  present  with  us, 
who  are  here  gathered  together,  to  conse- 
crate this  place  to  the  honor  of  thy  great 
Name ;  separating  it  henceforth  from  all 
unhallowed,  ordinary,  and  common  uses; 
and  dedicating  it  to  thy  service,  for  read- 
ing thy  holy  Word,  for  the  preaching  of 
the  everlasting  Gospel,  for  the  administra- 
tion of  holy  Ordinances,  and  for  the  offer- 
ing of  prayer  and  praise :  accept,  O  Lord, 
this  service  at  our  hands,  and  bless  it 
with  such  success  as  may  tend  most  to 
thy  glory,  and  the  furtherance  of  our 
happiness,  both  temporal  and  spiritual; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  blessed  Lord 
and  Saviour.  Amen. 
582 


CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL. 

REGARD,  O  Lord,  the  supplications  of 
thy  servants,  and  grant  that  whoso- 
ever is  here  dedicated  to  thee  in  Baptism, 
may  through  thy  grace,  become  a  living 
member  of  Christ's  Church,  and  ever  re- 
main in  the  number  of  thy  faithful  chil- 
dren.    Amen. 

GRANT,  0  Lord,  that  all  who  in  this 
place  shall  confirm  the  Baptismal 
covenant,  may  be  enabled,  through  thy 
grace,  to  avoid  all  those  things  that  are 
contrary  to  their  profession,  and  to  do  all 
such  things  as  are  agreeable  to  the  same. 
Amen. 

GRAXT,  0  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall 
here  commemorate  the  death  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  the  Holy  Supper, 
may  come  to  that  Ordinance  with  faith, 
charity,  and  true  repentance;  and  have 
fellowship  with  thee  and  with  thy  Son, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

GRAXT,  0  Lord,  that  by  thy  holy 
Word  which  shall  be  read  and  preached 
in  this  place,  and  by  thy  Holy  Spirit 
grafting  it  inwardly  in  the  heart,  the  hearers 
thereof  may  both  perceive  and  know  what 
things  they  ought  to  do,  and  may  have 
583 


CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL. 

power   and  strength   to  fulfill  the  same. 

Amen. 

riRANT,  0  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall 
vJ  be  joined  together  in  this  place  in  the 
holy  estate  of  Matrimony,  may  faithfully 
perform  and  keep  the  covenant  between 
them  made,  and  may  remain  in  perfect 
love  together  unto  their  lives'  end.    Am.en. 

GRAXT,  we  beseech  thee,  Blessed  Lord, 
that  whosoever  shall  draw  near  to 
thee  in  this  place,  to  give  thanks  for 
the  benefits  which  they  have  received  at 
thy  hands,  to  set  forth  thy  most  worthy 
praise,  to  confess  their  sins  unto  thee, 
and  to  ask  such  things  as  are  requisite 
and  necessary,  as  well  for  the  body  as  for 
the  soul,  may  do  it  with  such  steadiness 
of  faith,  and  with  such  seriousness,  affec- 
tion, and  devotion  of  mind,  that  thou 
mayest  accept  their  bounden  duty  and 
service,  and  vouchsafe  to  give  whatever 
in  thy  infinite  wisdom  thou  shalt  see  to 
be  most  expedient  for  them:  All  which 
we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  our  most 
blessed  Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

^  Then  shall  be  read  the  Morning  Prayer,  omitting 

the  Litany. 

584 


consecration  of  a  church  or  chapel. 

Proper  Psalms. 

Psalm  24. 

rpiIE  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  ful- 
-L  ness  thereof;  the  world,  and  they  that 
dwell  therein. 

For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas, 
and  established  it  upon  the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the 
Lord?  or  who  shall  stand  in  his  holy 
place  ? 

He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure 
heart;  who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul 
unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  deceitfully. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the 
Lord,  and  righteousness  from  the  God  of 
his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek 
him,  that  seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ;  and  be 
ye  lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors;  and  the 
King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ?  The  Lord 
strong  and  mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in 
battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates ;  even 
lift  them  up,  ye  everlasting  doors;  and  the 
King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory?     The  Lord 
of  hosts,  he  is  the  King  of  glory. 
585 


CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL. 

Psalm  132. 

LORD,  remember  David,  and  all  his  af- 
flictions : 

How  he  sware  unto  the  Lord,  and  vowed 
unto  the  mighty  God  of  Jacob ; 

Surely  I  will  not  come  into  the  taberna- 
cle of  my  house,  nor  go  up  into  my  bed; 

I  will  not  give  sleep  to  my  eyes,  or  slum- 
ber to  mine  eyelids, 

Until  I  find  out  a  place  for  the  Lord,  a 
habitation  for  the  mighty  God  of  Jacob. 

Lo,  we  heard  of  it  at  Ephratah :  we 
found  it  in  the  fields  of  the  wood. 

We  will  go  into  his  tabernacles  :  Ave  will 
worship  at  his  footstool. 

Arise,  O  Lord,  into  thy  rest ;  thou,  and 
the  ark  of  thy  strength. 

Let  thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righte- 
ousness; and  let  thy  saints  shout  for  joy. 

For  thy  servant  David's  sake  turn  not 
away  the  face  of  thine  anointed. 

The  Lord  hath  sworn  in  truth  unto  Da- 
vid ;  he  will  not  turn  from  it ;  Of  the  fruit 
of  thy  body  will  I  set  upon  thy  throne. 

If  thy  children  will  keep  my  covenant 
and  my  testimony  that  I  shall  teach  them, 
their  children  shall  also  sit  upon  thy  throne 
for  evermore. 

For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Sion ;  he  hath 
desired  it  for  his  habitation. 
586 


CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL. 

This  is  my  rest  for  ever:  here  will  I 
dwell ;  for  I  have  desired  it. 

I  will  abundantly  bless  her  provision  :  I 
will  satisfy  her  poor  with  bread. 

I  will  also  clothe  her  priests  with  salva- 
tion :  and  her  saints  shall  shout  aloud  for  joy. 

There  will  I  make  the  horn  of  David 
to  bud :  I  have  ordained  a  lamp  for  mine 
anointed. 

His  enemies  will  I  clothe  with  shame  : 
but  upon  himself  shall  his  crown  nourish. 

Proper  Lessons. 

First.  1  Kings  viii,  22-63. 

Second.  1  Cor.  iii,  or  Hebrews  ix,  1 — 15. 

H  After  the  Sermon,  shall   be  used  the  following 
collects,  or  suitable  extemporaneous  prayer: — 

BLESSED  be  thy  Name,  0  Lord,  that 
it  hath  pleased  thee  to  put  it  into  the 
hearts  of  thy  servants  to  appropriate  and 
devote  this  house  to  thy  honor  and  wor- 
ship ;  and  grant  that  all  who  shall  enjoy 
the  benefit  of  this  pious  work  may  show 
forth  their  thankfulness,  by  making  a 
right  use  of  it,  to  the  glory  of  thy  blessed 
Name;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

OGOD,  Holy   Ghost,   Sanctifierof  the 
Faithful,  visit,  we  pray  thee,  this  Con- 
587 


CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL. 

gregation  with  thy  love  and  favor;  en- 
lighten their  minds  more  and  more  with 
the  light  of  the  everlasting  Gospel ;  graft 
in  their  hearts  a  love  of  the  truth ;  in- 
crease in  them  true  religion;  nourish 
them  with  all  goodness;  and  of  thy  great 
mercy  keep  them  in  the  same,  0  Messed 
Spirit,  whom,  with  the  Father  and  the 
Son  together,  we  worship  and  glorify  as 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  dost  vouch- 
safe to  dwell  in  the  assemblies  of  thy 
people,  and  to  accept  their  offerings  of 
sendee  and  praise;  bless,  we  beseech  thee, 
the  religious  services  of  this  day,  and 
grant  that  in  this  place  now  set  apart  to 
thy  service,  thy  holy  ]STame  may  be  wor- 
shipped in  truth  and  purity,  and  the  Gospel 
of  Christ  be  faithfully  preached,  through- 
out all  generations;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

THE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all 
understanding,  keep  your  hearts  and 
minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  God, 
and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  : 
And  the  Blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the 
Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  always. 
Amen. 

588 


HYMNS 


RECOMMENDED  FOR  USE 


IN  THE 


REFORMED  EPISCOPAL  CHURCH. 


PHILADELPHIA: 

CHARLES     W.     QUICK, 

OFFICE  OF  THE  LEIGHTON  PUBLICATIONS, 

1220   Sansom   Street. 

1874. 


PREFACE. 


The  following  selection  of  Hymns  has 
been  compiled  for  the  use  of  congrega- 
tions in  union  with  the  Eeformed  Episco- 
pal Church,  and  will  be  found  to  include 
many  of  those  which  are  especially  dear 
to  all  Evangelical  Christians.  It  may 
serve  a  valuable  purpose  until  the  General 
Council  shall  decide  to  set  forth  a  larger 
Hymnal. 

George  David  Cummins. 
March,  1874. 


ed  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1S74.  by 
CHARLES   W.    QUICK, 
In  the  Office  of  the  Librarian  of  Congress,  at  Washington. 


HYMNS. 


ADVENT. 

HYMN  1.     C.  M. 

HARK!   the  glad  sound,  the   Saviour 
comes, 
The  Saviour  promised  long; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2. 

On  him  the  Spirit,  largely  pour'd, 

Exerts  his  sacred  fire; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 

His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3. 

He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 

The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4. 

He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray; 
And  on  the  eyes  oppress'd  with  night 

To  pour  celestial  day. 
3 


HYMNS. 
5. 

He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 
The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 

And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor 

6. 

Our  glad  Hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim; 

And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
"With  thy  beloved  Name. 


HYMN  2.     8s,  7s. 

HAIL !  thou  long  expected  Jesus, 
Born  to  set  thy  people  free; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us; 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee. 

2. 

Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 
Hope  of  all  the  earth  thou  art; 

Long  desired  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

3. 

Born  thy  people  to  deliver, 

Born  a  child,  yet  God  our  King, 

Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 

Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring, 

4. 

By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 
Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone : 
4 


ADVENT. 

By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 
Raise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 

HYMN  3.     C.  M. 

JOY  to  the  world !  the  Lord  is  come  : 
Let  earth  receive  her  King : 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2. 

Joy  to  the  earth !  the  Saviour  reigns  : 
Let  men  their  songs  employ; 

While  fields,  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and 
plains, 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3. 

Let  the  whole  earth  his  love  proclaim, 
With  all  her  different  tongues, 

And  spread  the  honours  of  his  name 
In  melody  and  songs. 

4. 

No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 
Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground; 

He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow, 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

5. 

He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 
And  makes  the  nations  prove 

The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 
5 


HYMNS. 

HYMN  4.     8s,  7s,  4s. 

LO,  lie  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 
Once  for  favored  sinners  slain; 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending 
Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train ; 

Hallelujah! 
God  appears  on  earth  to  reign. 

2. 

Every  eye  shall  now  behold  him, 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty; 
Those  who  set  at  nought  and  sold  him, 

Pierced,  and  nailed  him  to  the  tree, 
Deeply  wailing, 

Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

3. 

Every  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 
Heaven  and  earth,  shall  flee  away : 

All  who  hate  him  must,  confounded, 
Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day; 

Come  to  judgment, 
Come  to  judgment,  come  away. 

4. 

Now  redemption,  long  expected, 
See  in  solemn  pomp  appear : 

All  his  saints,  by  men  rejected, 
Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air: 

Hallelujah ! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear. 

6 


CHRISTMAS. 


Yea,  Amen;  let  all  adore  thee, 
High  on  thine  eternal  throne : 

Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory; 
Claim  the  kingdom  for  thine  own. 

0  come  quickly ! 
Hallelujah!     Come,  Lord,  come  ! 


CHRISTMAS. 

HYMN  5.     7s. 

HARK!  the  herald  angels  sing, 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King; 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild; 
God  and  sinners  reconciled. 

2. 

Joyful  all  ye  nations  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies; 
With  th'  angelic  host  proclaim, 
Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem ! 

3. 

Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord, 
In  th'  appointed  time  has  come ; 
Every  heart  now  make  him  room. 

4. 

Veil'd  in  flesh,  the  Godhead  see: 
Hail  th'  incarnate  Deity, 

7  " 


HYMNS. 

Pleased,  as  man,  with  man  to  dwell; 
Jesus,  now  Emmanuel. 

5. 

Risen  with  healing  in  his  wings, 
Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings; 
Hail  the  Sun  of  Righteousness ! 
Hail  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  Peace ! 


HYMN"  6.    H.  M. 

Chorus. 

SHOUT  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King ! 

Sion,  the  marvellous  story  be  telling, 
The  Son  of  the  Highest,  how  lowly  his 
birth ! 
The  brightest  archangel  in  glory  excel- 
ling, 
He  stoops  to  redeem  thee,  he  reigns 
upon  earth! 

Chorus. 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
•Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King! 

2. 

Tell  how  he  cometh;  from  nation  to  na- 
tion, 
The  heart-cheering  news  let  the  earth 
echo  round; 

8 


CHRISTMAS. 

How  freely  lie  giveth  his  finished  salva- 
tion, 
How  his  people  with  joy  everlasting 
are  crowned. 

Chorus. 
Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King! 

3. 

Mortals,  your  homage  he  gratefully  bring- 
ing, 
And  sweet  let  the  gladsome  hosanna 
arise ; 
Ye  angels,  the  full  Hallelujah  he  singing; 
One  chorus  resound  through  the  earth 
and  the  skies : 

Chorus. 
Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King! 

HYMN  7.     8s,  7s,  4s. 

ANGELS,  from  the  realms  of  glory, 
Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth ; 
Ye,  who  sang  creation's  story, 
JSTow  proclaim  Messiah's  birth; 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

2. 

Shepherds,  in  the  field  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night, 
9 


HYMNS. 

Grod  with,  man  is  now  residing; 
Yonder  shines  the  infant  light : 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

3. 

Sages,  leave  your  contemplations, 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar : 
See  the  great  Desire  of  nations; 

Ye  have  seen  his  natal  star: 
Come  and  worship, 

Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

4. 

Saints,  before  the  Savionr  bending, 
Waiting  long  in  hope  and  fear, 

Suddenly,  the  Lord,  descending, 
In  mid-heaven  shall  appear: 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

HYMN  8.     C.  M. 

WHILE  shepherds  watched  their  flocks 
by  night, 
All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2. 

"Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 
Had  seized  their  troubled  mind; 

"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you,  and  all  mankind. 
10 


CHRISTMAS. 
3. 

"To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

Is  born,  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord; 

And  this  shall  be  the  sign. 

4. 

"  The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  find, 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing  bands, 

And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5. 

Thus  spake  the  seraph;  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  and  thus 

Address'd  their  joyful  song  : 

6. 

"All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace; 
Good  will  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 

Begin,  and  never  cease." 


HYMX  9.     7s. 

J E SITS !  Xame  of  wondrous  love ! 
Name  all  other  names  above ! 
Unto  which  must  every  knee 
Bow  in  deep  humility. 

2. 

Jesus !  Xame  of  priceless  worth 
To  the  fallen  sons  of  earth, 
11 


HYMNS. 

For  the  promise  that  it  gave — 
"Jesus  shall  his  people  save." 

3. 

Jesus !  Name  of  mercy  mild, 
Given  to  the  holy  Child, 
When  the  cup  of  human  woe 
First  he  tasted  here  below. 


Jesus !  only  name  that's  given 
Under  all  the  mighty  heaven, 
Whereby  man,  to  sin  enslaved, 
Bursts  his  fetters  and  is  saved. 

5. 

Jesus !  Name  of  wondrous  love ! 
Human  Name  of  God  above; 
Pleading  only  this,  we  flee, 
Helpless,  0  our  God,  to  thee. 

HYMN  10.     C.  M. 

CALM  on  the  listening  ear  of  night 
Came  heaven's  melodious  strains, 
Where  wild  Judea  stretches  far 
Her  silver-mantled  plains. 

2. 

Celestial  choirs  from  courts  above 

Shed  sacred  glories  there  ; 
And  angels,  with  their  sparkling  lyres, 

Make  music  on  the  air. 
12 


CHRISTMAS. 
3. 

The  answering  hills  of  Palestine 

Send  back  the  glad  reply; 
And  greet,  from  all  their  holy  heights, 

The  Day-Spring  from  on  high. 

4. 

O'er  the  blue  depths  of  Galilee 

There  comes  a  holier  calm, 
And  Sharon  waves,  in  solemn  praise, 

Her  silent  groves  of  palm. 

5. 

"Glory  to  God!"  the  sounding  skies 
Loud  with  their  anthems  ring, 

"Peace  to  the  earth,  good-will  to  men, 
From  heaven's  eternal  King!" 

6. 

Light  on  thy  hills,  Jerusalem  ! 

The  Saviour  now  is  horn  ! 
And  bright  on  Bethlehem's  joyous  plains 

Breaks  the  first  Christmas  morn. 

HYMN  11.     8s,  7s. 

HARK!  what  mean  those  holy  voices 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  ? 
Lo!  the  angelic  host  rejoices, 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2. 

Listen  to  the  wondrous  story 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy — 
13 


HYMNS. 

"Glory  in  the  highest,  glory! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 

3. 

"Peace  on  earth,  good- will  from  heaven, 
Reaching  far  as  man  is  found; 

Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven, 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4. 

"Christ  is  born;  the  great  Anointed! 

Heaven  and  earth  his  praises  sing ! 
0  receive  whom  God  appointed 

For  your  Prophet,  Priest  and  King ! 

5. 

"Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  him; 

Learn  his  name  to  magnify, 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  him, 

Glory  be  to  God  most  high!" 

HYMN  12.     10s. 

RISE,  crown'd    with    light,     imperial 
Salem,  rise; 
Exalt  thy  towering  head  and  lift  thine 

eyes; 
See  heaven  its  sparkling  portals  wide  dis- 
play, 
And  break  upon  thee  in  a  flood  of  day. 

2. 

See  a  long  race  thy  spacious  courts  adorn, 

See  future  sons,  and  daughters  yet  unborn, 

14 


CHRISTMAS. 

In  crowding  ranks  on  every  side  arise, 
Demanding  life,  impatient  for  the  skies. 

3. 

See  barbarous  nations  at  thy  gates  attend, 
Walk  in  thy  light,  and  in  thy  temple  bend  : 
See  thy  bright  altars  throng'd  with  pros- 
trate kings, 
While  every  land  its  joyous  tribute  brings. 

4. 

The  seas  shall  waste,  the  skies  to  smoke 
decay, 

Rocks  fall  to  dust,  and  mountains  melt 
away; 

But  fix'd  his  word,  his  saving  power  re- 
mains ; 

Thy  realm   shall  last,  thy  own  Messiah 


HYMIS'  13.     7s,  6s. 

HAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Great  David's  greater  Son  ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 
His  reign  on  earth  begun! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 
And  rule  in  equity. 

2. 

He  comes  with  succor  speedy, 
To  those  who  suffer  wrong, 
15 


HYMNS. 

To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 
And  bid  the  weak  be  strong ; 

To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 
Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 

Whose  souls,  condemn'd  and  dying, 
Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

3. 

He  shall  descend  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth; 
And  love  and  joy,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth : 
Before  him,  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4. 

To  him  shall  prayer  unceasing, 

And  daily  praise  ascend  ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever: 

That  Name  to  us  is  Love. 

EPIPHANY. 

HYMN  14.     lis,  10s. 

BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of 
the  morning, 
Dawn   on   our   darkness,  and  lend  us 
thine  aid; 

16 


EPIPHANY. 

Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Kedeemer  is 
laid. 

2. 

Cold   on   his   cradle  the   dew-drops   are 
shining, 
Low  lies  his  head  with  the  beasts  of 
the  stall; 
Angels  adore  him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker  and  Monarch  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3. 

Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devo- 
tion, 
Odors  of  Eden,  and  offerings  divine, 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the 
ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from 
the  mine? 

4. 

Vainly  we  offer  each  ample,  oblation, 
Vainly    with    gifts    would    his    favor 
secure ; 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration, 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the 
poor. 

5. 

Brightest   and   best   of  the   sons   of  the 
morning, 
Dawn  on  our   darkness,  and  lend   us 
thine  aid: 

17 


HYMNS. 

Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is 
laid. 

HYMN  15.     S.  M. 

HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
Who  stand  on  Sion's  hill; 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2. 

How  charming  is  their  voice : 

How  sweet  their  tidings  are ! 
"  Sion,  behold  thy  Saviour-King, 

He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3. 

How  happy  are  our  ears 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 

And  sought,  but  never  found ! 

4. 

How  blessed  are  our  eyes 

That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 

But  died  without  the  sight. 

5. 

The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 

And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 
18 


EPIPHANY. 
6. 

The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad : 

Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

HYMN  16.     7s. 

WATCHMAN"!    tell  us  of  the  night, 
What  its  signs  of  promise  are ; 
Traveller!  o'er  yon  mountain's  height, 

See  that  glory-beaming  star. 
Watchman !  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  joy  or  hope  foretell? 
Traveller !  yes ;  it  brings  the  day, 
Promised  day  of  Israel. 

2. 

Watchman!  tell  us  of  the  night: 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 
Traveller!  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 
Watchman !  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth  ? 
Traveller !   ages  are  its  own ; 

See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3. 

Watchman !  tell  us  of  the  night, 
For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 

Traveller!  darkness  takes  its  flight; 
Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 

Watchman!  let  thy  wanderings  cease; 
Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
19 


HYMNS. 

Traveller !  lo !  the  Prince  of  Peace, 
Lo !  the  Son  of  God  is  come. 

HYM^  17.    L.  M. 

YI7HEX,  marshal 'd  on  the  nightly  plain, 
T  T    The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky, 
One  star  alone  of  all  the  train 

Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 

Hark !  hark !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 
From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 

But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks ; 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

3. 

It  is  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all, 
It  bids  my  dark  forebodings  cease; 

And  through   the   storm    and    danger's 
thrall, 
It  leads  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

4. 

Then,  safely  moor'd,  my  perils  o'er, 
I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 

For  ever  and  for  evermore, 

The  Star,  the  Star  of  Bethlehem! 


LENT. 

KYMN  18.     7s. 

SAVIOUR,  when  in  dust,  to  thee, 
Low  we  bow  th'  adoring  knee; 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies, 
Scarce  we  lift  our  streaming  eyes; 
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LENT. 

0,  by  all  thy  pain  and  woe, 
Suffer'd  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

2. 

By  thy  birth  and  early  years, 
By  thy  human  griefs  and  fears, 
By  thy  fasting  and  distress 
In  the  lonely  wilderness, 
By  thy  victory  in  the  hour 
Of  the  subtle  tempter's  power; 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye; 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

3. 

By  thy  conflict  with  despair, 

By  thine  agony  in  prayer, 

By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn, 

By  thy  wounds,  thy  crown  of  thorn, 

By  thy  cross,  thy  pangs  and  cries, 

By  thy  perfect  sacrifice; 

Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye ; 

Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

4. 

By  the  bright'ning,  heavens  above, 
By  thy  finished  work  of  love, 
By  thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
By  thy  power  from  death  to  save; 
Mighty  God,  ascended  Lord, 
To  thy  throne  in  heaven  restored, 
Prince  and  Saviour,  hear  our  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 
21 


HYMNS. 

HYMN  19.     C.  M. 

HOW  oft,  alas !  this  wretched  heart 
Has  wandered  from  the  Lord: 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word! 

2. 

Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls,  "Return;" 
Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come? 

My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn; 
0,  take  the  wanderer  home. 

3. 

And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 
And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 

And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love? 

4. 

Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  power, 
How  glorious,  how  divine ! 

That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore, 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

5. 

Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Dear  Saviour,  I  adore : 
0,  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 

And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

HYMN  20.     L.  M. 

OTHAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone, 
O  that  I  could  at  last  submit 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down, 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet. 
22 


LENT. 
2. 

Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find; 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 

And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3. 

Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free ; 
I  cannot  rest  till  pure  within, 

Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4. 

Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God; 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove, 
The  cross,  all  stain'cl  with  hallow'd  blood, 

The  labor  of  thy  dying  love. 

5. 

I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  power, 
My  heart  from  every  sin  release; 

Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 

HYMN  21.    L.  M. 

OTHOU  to  whose  all-searching  sight 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 
Search,  prove  my  heart;  it  pants  for  thee, 
0  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  it  free. 

2. 

Wash  out  its  stains,  refine  its  dross, 
Kail  my  affections  to  the  cross; 
Hallow  each  thought;  let  all  within 
Be  clean,  as  thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 
23 


HYMNS. 
3. 

If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray. 

Be  thou  my  light,  be  thou  my  way; 

No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear, 

No  harm,  while  thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

4. 

When  rising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow, 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  woe, 
Jesus,  thy  timely  aid  impart, 
And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

5. 

Saviour,  where'er  thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untired,  I  follow  thee; 
0  let  thy  hand  support  me  still, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  holy  hill. 

6. 

If  rough  and  thorny  be  the  way, 
My  strength  proportion  to  my  day. 
Till  toil,  and  grief,  and  pain  shall  cease, 
Where  all  is  calm,  and  joy,  and  peace. 

HYMN  22.    L.  M. 

MY  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee : 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2. 

Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  all  mv  purest  joys  forego? 
24 


LENT. 


Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense ; 
Thy  grace,  0  Lord,  can  draw  me  thence 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

HYMN  23.    XL  M. 

NEARER,  my  God,  to  thee, 
Nearer  to  thee, 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 
Nearer  to  thee. 

2. 

Though  like  the  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone ; 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Xearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Xearer  to  thee. 


There  let  my  way  appear 
Steps  unto  heaven ; 

All  that  thou  sendest  me 
In  mercy  given ; 

Angels  to  beckon  me 

Xearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 
Xearer  to  thee. 
25 


HYMNS. 
4. 

Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 
Bright  with  thy  praise, 

Out  of  my  stony  griefs 
Altars  I'll  raise ; 

So  by  my  woes  to  be 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 
Nearer  to  thee. 

5. 

Or  if  on  joyful  wing, 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly, 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 

HYMN  24.     C.  M. 

0  GRACIOUS  God,  in  whom  I  live, 
My  feeble  efforts  aid; 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

2. 

Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope, 
When  foes  and  fears  prevail; 

And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 
Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

3. 

Whene'er  temptations  fright  my  heart, 
And  lure  my  feet  aside, 
26 


PASSION   WEEK   AND    GOOD    FRIDAY. 

My  God,  thy  powerful  aid  impart, 
My  guardian  and  my  guide. 

4. 

0  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 
And  bid  the  tempter  flee; 

And  let  me  never,  never  stray 
From  happiness  and  thee. 


PASSION    WEEK    AND    GOOD    FRIDAY. 

HYMX  25.     L.  M. 

WHEX  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross, 
On  which  the  Prince  of  Glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2. 

Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 
Save  in  the  cross  of  Christ  my  God: 

All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  thy  blood. 

3. 

See!  from  his  head,  his  hands, his  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down : 

Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet? 
Or  thorns  compose  a  Saviour's  crown? 

4. 

Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  tribute  far  too  small; 

Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  life,  my  soul,  mv  all. 
27 


HYMNS. 

HYMN  26.     C.  M. 

BEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind 
Eail'd  to  the  shameful  tree; 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  me ! 

2. 

Hark,   how    he    groans!     while     nature 
shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend; 
The  temple's  vail  in  sunder  breaks, 

The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3. 

'Tis  done!  the  precious  ransom's  paid; 

"  Receive  my  soul!"   he  cries; 
See  where  he  bows  his  sacred  head! 

He  bows  his  head  and  dies. 

4. 

But  soon  he'll  break  death's  envious  chain, 

And  in  full  glory  shine; 
0  Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain, 

Was  ever  love  like  thine ! 

HYMN  27.     8s,  7s. 

WHO  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom, 
All  his  raiment  stained  with  blood, 
To  the  captive  speaking  freedom, 
Bringing  and  bestowing  good; 
Glorious  in  the  garb  he  wears, 
Glorious  in  the  spoil  he  bears? 
28 


PASSION    WEEK   AND    GOOD    FRIDAY. 
2. 

'Tis  the  Saviour,  now  victorious, 
Travelling  onward  in  his  might; 

'Tis  the  Saviour;  O  how  glorious, 
To  his  people,  is  the  sight! 

Satan  conquered,  and  the  grave, 

Jesus  now  is  strong  to  save. 

3. 

Why  that  blood  his  raiment  staining  ? 

'Tis  the  blood  of  many  slain; 
Of  his  foes  there's  none  remaining, 

None,  the  contest  to  maintain: 
Fallen  they  are,  no  more  to  rise ; 
All  their  glory  prostrate  lies. 

4. 

Mighty  Victor,  reign  for  ever; 

Wear  the  crown  so  dearly  won; 
Never  shall  thy  people,  never, 

Cease  to  sing  what  thou  hast  done; 
Thou  hast  fought  thy  people's  foes; 
Thou  hast  healed  thy  people's  woes. 

HYMN  28.     8s,  7s. 

HAIL,  thou  once  despised  Jesus! 
Hail,  thou  Galilean  King, 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us, 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring: 
Hail,  thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame; 
By  thy  merit  we  find  favor, 
•    Life  is  given  through  thy  name. 
29 


HYMNS. 
2. 

Paschal  Lamb  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  were  on  thee  laid; 
By  Almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 
Every  sin  may  be  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood; 
Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven, 

Peace  is  made  for  man  with  God. 

3. 

Jesus,  hail !    enthroned  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide, 
All  the  heavenly  host  adore  thee, 

Seated  at  thy  Father's  side : 
There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading; 

"  Spare  them  yet  another  year;" 
Thou  for  saints  art  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  they  appear. 

4. 

Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing, 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive : 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits; 

Bring  your  sweetest  noblest  lays; 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits, 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 


s 


HYM^  29.     8s,  7s. 
WEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
Which  before  the  cross  I  spend; 
30 


PASSION    WEEK   AND    GOOD    FRIDAY. 

Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing, 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

2. 

Here  I'll  sit,  for  ever  viewing 

Mercy's  streams,  in  streams  of  blood; 
Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing, 

Plead,  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

3. 

Truly  blessed  is  the  station, 

Low  before  his  cross  to  lie; 
\Vhile  I  see  divine  compassion 

Beaming  in  his  languid  eye. 

4. 

Lord,  in  ceaseless  contemplation 
Fix  my  thankful  heart  on  thee, 

Till  I  taste  thy  full  salvation, 
And  thine  unveil' d  glory  see. 

HYMN  30.     C.  M. 

FOR  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be, 
Close  to  thy  bleeding  side ; 
This  all  my  hope  and  all  my  plea, 
"  For  me  the  Saviour  died." 


My  dying  Saviour  and  my  God, 
Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin ! 

Sprinkle  me  ever  with  thy  blood, 
And  cleanse  and  keep  me  clean. 
31 


HYMNS. 


"Wash  me,  and  make  me  thus  thine  own: 
Wash  me,  and  mine  thou  art; 

"Wash  me,  but  not  my  feet  alone — 
My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart. 

4. 

Th'  atonement  of  thy  blood  apply, 

Till  faith  to  sight  improve; 
Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die, 

And  all  my  soul  is  love. 

HYMX  31.     L.  M. 

5rFIS  finished:  so  the  Saviour  cried, 
1   And   meekly  bow'd    his    head   and 
died: 
'Tis  finished:  yes,  the  work  is  done, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2. 

'Tie  finished:  all  that  heaven  decreed, 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said, 
Is  now  fulfill' d,  as  long  designed, 
In  me,  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3. 

"Tis  finished:  Aaron  now  no  more 
Must  stain  his  robes  with  purple  gore : 
The  sacred  vail  is  rent  in  twain, 
And  Jewish  rites  no  more  remain. 

4. 

'Tis  finished:  this  my  dying  groan 
Shall  sins  of  every  kind  atone : 
32 


EASTER. 

Millions  shall  be  redeem'd  from  death, 
By  this,  my  last  expiring  breath. 

5. 

'T  is  finished :  heaven  is  reconciled, 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoiled: 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness,  again 
Return  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

6. 

Tis  finished:  let  the  joyful  sound 
Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round: 
'T  is  finished :  let  the  echo  fly 
Through  heaven  and  hell,  through  earth 
and  sky. 

EASTER. 

HYMN  32.     7s. 

CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day! 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say: 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high, 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth  reply. 

2. 

Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  victory  won : 
Jesus'  agony  is  o'er, 
Darkness  vails  the  earth  no  more. 

3. 

Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell: 
Death  in  vain  forbids  him  rise, 
Christ  hath  opened  Paradise. 
33 


HYMNS. 
4. 

Lives  again  our  glorious  King; 
Where,  0  Death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Once  he  died,  our  souls  to  save; 
Where's  thy  victory,  0  Grave  ? 

5. 

Soar  we  now  where  Christ  hath  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head; 
Made  like  him,  like  him  we  rise ; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 

HYMN"  33.     L.  M. 

OUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high ; 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragged  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2. 

There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  : 

"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates, 
Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way." 

3. 

Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 
And  wide  unfold  th'  ethereal  scene ; 

He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right, 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in. 

4. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory? — who? 

The  Lord,  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame; 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew, 

And  Jesus  is  the  Conqueror's  name. 
34 


EASTER. 


Lo !  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay; 

"Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates, 
Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way." 


Who  is  the  King  of  glory? — who? 

The  Lord,  of  glorious  power  possessed; 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too, 

God  over  all  for  ever  Messed. 


HYMX  34.    L.  M. 

YE  faithful  souls  who  Jesus  know, 
If  risen  indeed  with  him  ye  are, 
Superior  to  the  joys  below, 

His  resurrection's  power  declare: 


Your  faith  by  holy  tempers  prove, 
By  actions  show  your  sins  forgiven, 

And  seek  the  glorious  things  above, 
And    follow    Christ,    your    Head,    to 
heaven. 


There  your  exalted  Saviour  see, 
Seated  at  God's  right  hand  again, 

In  all  his  Father's  majesty, 
In  everlasting  power  to  reign. 
35 


HYMNS. 
ASCENSION. 

HYMN  35.    P.  M. 

REJOICE,  the  Lord  is  King: 
Your  God  and  Kin^  adore : 
Ye  saints,  give  thanks  and  sing, 
And  triumph  evermore. 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

2. 

Jesus  the  Saviour  reigns, 

The  God  of  truth  and  love ! 
TYhen  he  had  washed  our  stains, 
He  took  his  seat  above. 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

3. 

His  kingdom  cannot  fail. 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 
Are  to  our  Jesus  given. 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

4. 

He  all  his  foes  shall  quell, 

Shall  all  our  sins  destroy, 
And  every  bosom  swell 
With  pure  seraphic  joy: 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 
'36 


WHIT-SUNDAY. 
5. 

Rejoice  in  glorious  hope, 

Jesus  the  Judge  shall  come, 
And  take  his  servants  up 
To  their  eternal  home. 
"We  soon  shall  hear  th'archangel's  voice, 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  Rejoice. 


WHIT-SUNDAY. 

HY^OT  36.     C.  M. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
TTith  all  thy  quickening  powers; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2. 

See  how  we  grovel  here  below, 
Fond  of  these  earthly  toys: 

Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3. 

In  vain  we  tune  our  lifeless  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 

And  our  devotion  dies. 

4. 

Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate  ? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 

And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 
37 


HYAIXS. 
5. 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  thy  quickening  powers; 

Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

HYMX  37.     C.  M. 

HE'S  come,  let  every  knee  be  bent, 
All  hearts  new  joy  resume; 
Sing,  ye  redeemed,  with  one  consent, 
"The  Comforter  is  come." 

2. 

What  greater  gift,  what  greater  love, 
Could  God  on  man  bestow? 

Angels  for  this  rejoice  above, 
Let  man  rejoice  below. 

3. 

Hail,  blessed  Spirit !  may  each  soul 

Thy  sacred  influence  feel ; 
Do  thou  each  sinful  thought  control, 

And  fix  our  wavering  zeal. 

4. 

Thou  to  the  conscience  dost  convey 
Those  checks  which  we  should  know 

Thy  motions  point  to  us  the  way; 
Thou  giv'st  us  strength  to  go. 

HYMN  38.    S.  M. 

pOME,  Holy  Spirit,  come: 
\J    Let  thy  bright  beams  arise; 
38 


TRINITY   SUNDAY. 

Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2. 

Revive  our  drooping  faith, 
Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 

And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

3. 

Convince  us  of  our  sin; 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood, 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 

The  mercies  of  our  God. 


TRINITY   SUNDAY. 

HYMN  39.    L.  M. 

OHOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord, 
Bright  in  thy  deeds  and  in  thy  Name, 
For  ever  be  thy  Name  adored, 

Thy  glories  let  the  world  proclaim. 

2. 

O  Jesus,  Lamb  once  crucified 
To  take  our  load  of  sins  away, 

Thine  be  the  hymn  that  rolls  its  tide 
Along  the  realms  of  upper  day. 

3. 

O  Holy  Spirit  from  above, 

In  streams  of  light  and  glory  given, 
Thou  source  of  ecstacy  and  love, 

Thy  praises   ring  through   earth   and 
heaven. 

39 


HYMNS. 
4. 

0  God  Triune,  to  thee  we  owe 

Our  every  thought,  our  every  song; 

And  ever  may  thy  praises  flow 

From  saint  and  seraph's  burning  tongue. 

HYME"  40.     L.  M. 

FATHER  of  all,  whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
To  us  thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2. 

Almighty  Son,  incarnate  Word, 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
To  us  thy  saving  grace  extend. 

3. 

Eternal  Spirit,  by  whose  breath 
The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
To  us  thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4. 

Jehovah!  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 
Mysterious  Godhead,  Three  in  One ! 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend. 


H 


HYMN  41.     8s,  7s,  4s. 

OLY  Father,  great  Creator, 

Source  of  mercy,  love,  and  peace, 
40 


THANKSGIVING   DAY. 

Look  upon  the  Mediator, 

Clothe  us  with  his  righteousness; 

Heavenly  Father, 
Through  the  Saviour  hear  and  bless. 

2. 

Holy  Jesus,  Lord  of  glory, 
Whom  angelic  hosts  proclaim, 

While  we  hear  thy  wondrous  story, 
Meet  and  worship  in  thy  name, 

Dear  Redeemer, 
In  our  hearts  thy  peace  proclaim. 

3. 

Holy  Spirit,  Sanctifier, 

Come  with  unction  from  above, 
Raise  our  hearts  to  raptures  higher, 

Fill  them  with  the  Saviour's  love ! 
Source  of  comfort, 

Cheer  us  with  the  Saviour's  love. 

4. 

God  the  Lord,  through  every  nation 
Let  thy  wondrous  mercies  shine ! 

In  the  song  of  thy  salvation 

Every  tongue  and  race  combine ! 

Great  Jehovah, 
Form  our  hearts  and  make  them  thine. 


THANKSGIVING   DAY. 

HYMN  42.     7s. 

PRAISE  to  God,  immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days; 
41 


HYMNS. 

Bounteous  source  of  every  joy, 
Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ: 
All  to  thee,  our  God,  we  owe, 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow, 

2. 

All  the  blessings  of  the  fields, 
All  the  stores  the  garden  yields, 
Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain, 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripen'd  grain; 
Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

3. 

Clouds  that  drop  their  fattening  dews, 
Suns  that  genial  warmth  diffuse, 
All  the  plenty  summer  pours, 
Autumn's  rich  o'erflowing  stores; 
Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

4. 

Peace,  prosperity,  and  health, 
Private  bliss  and  public  wealth, 
Knowledge,  with  its  gladdening  streams, 
Pure  religion's  holier  beams; 
Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 


G 


HYMX  43.     6s.  4s. 

OD  bless  our  native  land ! 
Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 
42 


BAPTISM. 

Through  storm  and  night ; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Ruler  of  winds  and  wave, 
•Do  thou  our  country  save 

By  thy  great  might. 

2. 

For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God,  above  the  skies, 

On  him  we  wait; 
Thou  who  art  ever  nigh, 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye, 
To  thee  aloud  we  cry, 

God  save  the  State ! 


BAPTISM. 

HYMX  44.     8s,  7s. 

SAVIOUR,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding, 
With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  thy  bosom  share : 

2. 

Xow,  these  little  ones  receiving, 
Fold  them  in  thy  gracious  arm ; 

There,  we  know,  thy  word  believing, 
Only  there  secure  from  harm. 

3. 

Xever  from  thy  pasture  roving, 
Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey; 

Let  thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 

Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way. 
43 


HYMNS. 
4. 

Then,  within  thy  fold  eternal, 
Let  them  find  a  resting  place; 

Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  thy  grace. 

HYMN  45.     8s,  7s,  4s. 

SAVIOUR,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us, 
Much  we  need  thy  tender  care ; 
In  thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us ; 
For  our  use  thy  folds  prepare; 

Blessed  Jesus! 
Thou  hast  bought  us,  thine  we  are. 

2. 

Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 
Poor  and  simple  though  we  be; 

Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us ; 

Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free 

Blessed  Jesus! 
Let  us  early  turn  to  thee. 

3. 

Early  let  us  seek  thy  favor, 
Early  let  us  learn  thy  will; 

Do  thou,  Lord,  our  only  Saviour, 
With  thy  love  our  bosoms  fill : 

Blessed  Jesus ! 
Thou  hast  loved  us — love  us  still. 

HYMN  46.     S.  M. 

SOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
And  put  your  armor  on ; 
44 


LORD  S    SUPPER. 


Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  sup- 
plies 
Through  his  eternal  Son. 


2. 


Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
And  in  his  mighty  power; 

Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3. 

Stand,  then,  in  his  great  might, 
With  all  his  strength  endued; 

And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God; 

4. 

That,  having  all  things  done, 
And  all  your  conflicts  past, 

Ye  may  behold  your  victory  won, 
And  stand  complete  at  last. 


HYMN"  47.    L.  M. 

TO  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord, 
That  name  in  heaven  and  earth  adored, 
Fain  would  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
A  cheerful  song  of  sacred  praise. 

2. 

But  all  the  notes  which  mortals  know 
Are  weak,  and  languishing,  and  low; 
Far,  far  above  our  humble  songs, 
The  theme  demands  immortal  tongues. 
45 


HYMNS. 
3. 

Yet  whilst  around  his  board  we  meet, 
And  worship  at  his  sacred  feet, 
O  let  our  warm  affections  move 
In  glad  returns  of  grateful  love. 

4. 

Yes,  Lord,  we  love,  and  we  adore, 
But  long  to  know  and  love  thee  more , 
And,  whilst  we  take  the  bread  and  wine, 
Desire  to  feed  on  joys  divine. 

HYMN  48.    L.  M. 

MY  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread, 
And  does  thy  cup  with  love  o'erflow? 
Thither  be  all  thy  children  led, 

And  let  them  thy  sweet  mercies  know. 

2. 

0  let  thy  table  honor 'd  be, 

And  furnish'd  well  with  joyful  guests: 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see, 

That  here  its  holy  pledges  tastes. 

3. 

Drawn  by  thy  quickening  grace, 

In  countless  numbers  let  them  come; 

And  gather  from  their  Father's  board 
The  bread  that  lives  beyond  the  tomb. 

4. 

Nor  let  thy  spreading  Gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has 
run; 

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lord's  supper. 

Till  with  this  bread  all  men  be  blest, 
Who  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun. 

HYMST  49.     C.  M. 

AiND  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God, 
Who  once  at  distance  stood? 
And,  to  effect  this  glorious  change, 
Did  Jesus  shed  his  blood  ? 

2. 

0  for  a  song  of  ardent  praise, 

To  bear  our  souls  above! 
What  should  allay  our  lively  hope, 

Or  damp  our  flaming  love  ? 

3. 

Then  let  us  join  the  heavenly  choirs, 
To  praise  our  heavenly  King : 

0  may  that  love  which  spread  this  board 
Inspire  us  while  we  sing: 

4. 

"  Glory  to  God  in  highest  strains, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace; 
Good-will  from  heaven  to  men  is  come, 

And  let  it  never  cease." 

HYMN  50.     P.  M. 

BREAD  of  the  world,  in  mercy  broken, 
Wine  of  the  soul,  in  mercy  shed, 
By  whom  the  words  of  life  were  spoken, 
And  in  whose  death  our  sins  are  dead  : 
47 


HYMNS. 
2. 

Look  on  the  heart  by  sorrow  broken, 
Look  on  the  tears  by  sinners  shed, 

And  be  Thy  feast  to  us  the  token 
That  by  Thy  grace  our  souls  are  fed. 

HYMN  51.     C.  M. 

THOU,  God,  all  glory,  honor,  power, 
Art  worthy  to  receive ; 
Since  all  things  by  thy  power  were  made, 
And  by  thy  bounty  live. 

2. 

And  worthy  is  the  Lamb,  all  power, 

Honor,  and  wealth  to  gain, 
Glory  and  strength;    who  for  our  sins 

A  sacrifice  was  slain. 

3. 

All  worthy  thou,  who  hast  redeemed 

And  ransom'd  us  to  God, 
From  every  nation,  every  coast, 

By  thy  most  precious  blood. 

4. 

Blessing  and  honor,  glory,  power, 

By  all  in  earth  and  heaven, 
To  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 

And  to  the  Lamb,  be  given. 

HYMN  52.     C.  M. 


T 


0  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 


Awake  the  sacred  song! 
0  may  his  love  (immortal  flame !] 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

48 


CONFIRMATION. 
2. 

His  love  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  ? 

What  mortal  tongue  display? 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 

In  wonder  dies  away. 

3. 

He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high, 
Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 

And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die ! 
Waa  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4. 

Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 

The  Saviour  died  for  me ! 


0  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 
Fill  every  heart  and  tongue ; 

Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 


CONFIRMATION. 

HYMN  53.     7s. 

THIXE  for  ever:— God  of  love, 
Hear  us  from  thy  throne  above; 
Thine  for  ever  may  we  be, 
Here  and  in  eternitv. 
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HYMNS. 
2. 

Thine  for  ever: — Lord  of  life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife : 
Thou  the  life,  the  truth,  the  way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

3. 

Thine  for  ever : — 0  how  bless'd 
They  who  find  in  thee  their  rest! 
Saviour,  guardian,  heavenly  friend, 
0  defend  us  to  the  end. 

4. 

Thine  for  ever : — thou  our  guide, 
All  our  wants  hy  thee  supplied, 
All  our  sins  by  thee  forgiven, 
Lead  us.  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven. 


HYMN  54.     6s.  4s. 

MY  faith  looks  up  to  thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 
Saviour  divine ! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray : 
Take  all  my  guilt  away; 
0  let  me  from  this  day 
Be  wholly  thine. 

2. 

May  thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 
My  zeal  inspire : 


CONFIRMATION. 

As  thou  hast  died  for  me, 
O  may  my  love  to  thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 
A  living  fire. 

3. 

While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  thou  my  guide; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Xor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  thee  aside. 

4. 

When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll, 
Blest  Saviour,  then  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove ; 
0  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransom'd  soul. 

HYMN  55.    7s. 

OFT  in  danger,  oft  in  woe, 
Onward,  Christians,  onward  go ; 
Fight  the  fight,  maintain  the  strife, 
Strengthen'd  with  the  bread  of  life. 

2. 

Onward,  Christians,  onward  go, 
Join  the  Avar,  and  face  the  foe : 
51 


HYMNS. 

Will  ye  flee  in  clanger's  hour? 
Know  ye  not  your  Captain's  power? 

3. 

Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad : 
March,  in  heavenly  armor  clad : 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long, 
Victory  soon  shall  tune  your  song. 

4. 

Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye ; 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry; 
Let  not  fears  your  course  impede, 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 

5. 

Onward,  then,  in  battle  move, 
More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove; 
Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldiers,  onward  go. 

HYMJST  56.     P.  M. 

JUST  as  I  am — without  one  plea, 
But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  thou  bid'st  me  come  to  thee, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

2. 

Just  as  I  am — and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 
To  thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 
52 


ORDINATION. 
3. 

Just  as  I  am — though  tossed  about 
"With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  within,  and  fears  without, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

4. 

Just  as  I  am — poor,  wretched,  blind; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  thee  to  find, 


0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 


Just  as  I  am — thou  wilt  receive, 
"Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve; 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

6. 

Just  as  I  am — thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down; 
Now,  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 


ORDINATION. 

HYMN  57.     L.  M. 

FATHER  of  mercies  bow  thine  ear, 
Attentive  to  our  earnest  prayer; 
"We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee; 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be. 
53 


HYMNS. 
2. 

How  great  their  work,  how  vast  their 

charge ; 
Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge : 
Their  best  acquirements  are  our  gain ; 
We  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 

3. 

Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine, 
Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  thine ; 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal, 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4. 

Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed, 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed ; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain — 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

5. 

Let  thronging  multitudes  around 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound; 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  new-creating  power. 

6. 

Let  sinners  break  their  massy  chains, 
Distressed  souls  forget  their  pains ; 
Let  light  through  distant  realms  be  spread, 
And  Sion  rear  her  drooping  head. 


G 


HYMN  58.     L.  M. 

0  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  Name, 
Sweetly  the  Gospel  trumpet  sound; 
54 


ORDINATION. 


The  glorious  jubilee  proclaim, 

'     Where'er  the  humau  race  is  found. 


The  joyful  news  to  all  impart, 

And  teach  them  where  salvation  lies ; 

With  care  bind  up  the  broken  heart, 
And  wipe  the  tears  from  weeping  eyes. 

3. 

Be  wise  as  serpents,  where  you  go, 
But  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove; 

And  let  your  heaven-taught  conduct  show 
That  ye're  commission'd  from  above. 

4. 

Freely  from  me  ye  have  received, 
Freely,  in  love,  to  others  give; 

Thus  shall  your  doctrines  be  believed, 
And,  by  your  labors,  sinners  live. 

HYMX  59.     L.  M. 

GO,  speak  of  Jesus  !  of  that  love, 
Passing  all  bounds  of  human  thought, 
Which  made  him  quit  his  throne  above, 

With  Godlike  deep  compassion 'fraught, 
To  save  from  death  our  ruined  race, 
Our  guilt  to  purge,  our  path  to  trace 

2. 

Go,  speak  of  Jesus  !  of  his  power, 
As  perfect  God  and  perfect  man, 
55 


HYMNS. 


Which  day  by  day,  and  hour  by  hour, 

As  he  wrought  out  the  wondrous  plan, 
Led  him  as  God  to  save  and  heal, 
As  man  to  sympathize  and  feel. 


Go,  speak  of  Jesus!  of  his  grace, 
Receiving,  pardoning,  blessing  all ; 

His  holy,  spotless  life  retrace, 
His  words,  his  miracles  recall ; 

The  words  he  spoke,  the  truths  he  taught, 

With  life,  eternal  life,  are  fraught. 

HYM^  60.     L.  M. 

0  SPIRIT  of  the  living  God! 
In  all  thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 


Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love, 
To  preach  the  reconciling  word; 

Give  power  and  unction  from  above, 
Whene'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3. 

Be  darkness,  at  thy  coming,  light; 

Confusion,  order  in  thy  path; 
Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might; 

Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 
56 


PRAISE. 


Convert  the  nations;  far  and  nigh 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record; 

The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 

Till  every  people  call  him  Lord. 


o 


PRAISE. 

HYMN  61.    L.  M. 

RENDER  thanks  to  God  above 


The  fountain  of  eternal  love ; 
Whose  mercy  firm,  through  ages  past, 
Has  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last. 

2. 

Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express, 
Not  only  vast,  but  numberless  ? 
What  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise. 

3. 

Extend  to  me  that  favor,  Lord, 
Thou  to  thy  chosen  dost  afford; 
When  thou  return'st  to  set  them  free, 
Let  thy  salvation  visit  me. 

4. 

Let  Israel's  God  be  ever  bless'd, 
His  name  eternally  confess'd; 
Let  all  his  saints,  with  full  accord, 
Sing  loud  Aniens  :  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 
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HYMNS. 

HYMN  62.     C.  M. 

OFOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  G-od, 
A  heart  from  sin  set  free ! 
A  heart  that's  sprinkled  with  the  blood 
So  freely  shed  for  me; 

2. 

A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 
My  dear  Redeemer's  throne, 

Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone; 

3. 

An  humble,  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean; 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 

From  him  that  dwells  within ; 

4. 

A  heart  in  every  thought  renewed, 

And  full  of  love  divine, 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good- 

A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine ! 

5. 

Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart; 

Come  quickly  from  above; 
Write  thy  new  name  upon  my  heart, 

Thy  new,  best  name  of  Love. 

HYMN"  63.    7s. 

MAGNIFY  Jehovah's  Name; 
For  his  mercies  ever  sure, 
58 


PRAISE. 

From  eternity  the  same, 
To  eternity  endure. 

2. 

Let  his  ransom'd  flock  rejoice, 
Gather' d  out  of  every  land, 

As  the  people  of  his  choice, 

Pluck'd  from  the  destroyer's  hand. 

3. 

In  the  wilderness  astray, 

In  the  lonely  waste  they  roam, 
Hungry,  fainting  by  the  way, 
•    Far  from  refuge,  shelter,  home : — 

4. 

To  the  Lord  their  God  they  cry; 

He  inclines  a  gracious  ear, 
Sends  deliverance  from  on  high, 

Rescues  them  from  all  their  fear : 

5. 

Them  to  pleasant  lands  he  brings, 
Where  the  vine  and  olive  grow; 

Where,  from  verdant  hills,  the  springs 
Through  luxuriant  valleys  flow. 

6. 

0  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord, 
For  his  goodness  to  their  race; 

For  the  wonders  of  his  word, 
And  the  riches  of  his  grace. 

HYMN  64.     C.  M. 

OF  OR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
My  dear  Redeemer's  praise, 
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HYMNS. 

The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace. 

2. 

Jesus — the  name  that  charms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 

'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

3. 

He  breaks  the  power  of  inbred  sin, 

And  sets  the  prisoner  free; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean, 

His  blood  availed  for  me. 

4. 

He  speaks;  and  listening  to  his  voice, 

]STew  life  the  dead  receive ; 
The  mournful  broken  hearts  rejoice; 

The  humble  poor  believe. 

5. 

Hear  him,  ye  deaf!  His  praise,  ye  dumb, 
Your  loosened  tongues  employ! 

Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come ! 
And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy! 

HYMX  65.    L.  M. 

JEHOVAH  reigns,  let  all  the  earth 
In  his  just  government  rejoice; 
Let  all  the  lands,  with  sacred  mirth, 
In  his  applause  unite  their  voice. 
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PRAISE. 
2. 

Darkness  and  cloud,  of  awful  shade, 
His  dazzling  glory  shroud  in  state ; 

Judgment  and  righteousness  are  made 
The  habitation  of  his  seat. 

3. 

For  thou,  0  God,  art  seated  high,  . 

Above  earth's  potentates  enthroned; 
Thou,  Lord,  unrivaled  in  the  sky, 

Supreme  by  all  the  gods  art  owned. 

HYMX  66.    L.  M. 

SWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks,  and 
sing; 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

2. 

Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest; 

No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast; 

0  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound. 

3. 

My  heart  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word : 
His  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine ! 
How  deep  his  counsels,  how  divine ! 

4. 

1  then  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 

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HYMNS. 

And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

5. 

Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know, 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below; 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 


HYMN  67.     7s. 


s 


ONGIS  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  he  spake,  and  it  was  done. 


Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose  when  he 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3. 

Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away : 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day. 
G-od  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth  i 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4. 

Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 
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PRAISE. 


Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death; 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 
Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 


o 


HYMN  68.     L.  M. 
COME,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing, 


Loud  thanks  to  our  Almighty  King; 
For  we  our  voices  high  should  raise, 
When  our  salvation's  rock  we  praise. 

2. 

Into  his  presence  let  us  haste, 
To  thank  him  for  his  favors  past; 
To  him  address,  in  joyful  songs, 
The  praise  that  to  his  Name  belongs : 

3. 

O  let  us  to  his  courts  repair, 
And  bow  with  adoration  there ; 
Down  on  our  knees,  devoutly,  all, 
Before  the  Lord,  our  Maker,  fall. 

4. 

For  he's  our  God,  our  Shepherd  he, 
His  flock  and  pasture-sheep  are  we: 
O  then,  ye  faithful  flock,  to-day 
His  warning  hear,  his  voice  obey. 

HYMN  69.     7s. 

pHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
\J  As  ye  journey  sweetly  sing; 
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HYMNS. 

Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2. 

We  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  our  fathers  trod; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3. 

Banished  once,  by  sin  betray'd, 
Christ  our  Advocate  was  made ; 
Pardon'd  now,  no  more  we  roam, 
Christ  conducts  us  to  our  home. 

4. 

Lord,  obediently  we  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below ; 
Only  thou  our  Leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

HYAO"  70.    L.  M. 

BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone, 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2. 

His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men ; 
And    when    like    wandering    sheep    we 
strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 
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PRAISE. 
3. 

We'll    crowd    thy  gates  with    thankful 
songs, 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 

Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

4. 

"Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 

When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

HYMN  71.     8s,  7s. 

PART  I. 

GOD,  my  King,  thy  might  confessing, 
Ever  will  I  bless  thy  Name ; 
Day  by  day  thy  throne  addressing, 
Still  will  I  thy  praise  proclaim. 

2. 

Honor  great  our  God  befitteth; 

Who  his  majesty  can  reach? 
Age  to  age  his  works  transmitteth, 

Age  to  age  his  power  shall  teach. 

3. 

They  shall  talk  of  all  thy  glory, 
On  thy  might  and  greatness  dwell, 

Speak  of  thy  dread  acts  the  story, 
And  thy  deeds  of  wonder  tell. 
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HYMNS. 
4. 

Nor  shall  fail  from  memory's  treasure 
Works  by  love  and  mercy  wrought 

Works  of  love  surpassing  measure, 
Works  of  mercy  passing  thought. 

5. 

Full  of  kindness  and  compassion, 
Slow  to  anger,  vast  in  love, 

God  is  good  to  all  creation ; 

All  his  works  his  goodness  prove. 

PART  II. 

All  thy  works,  0  Lord,  shall  bless  thee, 
Thee  shall  all  thy  saints  adore; 

King  supreme  shall  they  confess  thee, 
And  proclaim  thy  sovereign  power. 

2. 

They  thy  might,  all  might  excelling, 
Shall  to  all  mankind  make  known ; 

And  the  brightness  of  thy  dwelling, 
And  the  glories  of  thy  throne. 

3. 

Ever,  God  of  endless  praises, 
Shall  thy  royal  might  remain; 

Evermore  thy  brightness  blazes, 
Ever  lasts  thy  righteous  reign. 

^    4. 

Them  that  fall  the  Lord  protecteth, 
He  sustains  the  bow'd  and  bent : 

Every  eye  from  thee  expecteth, 
Fix'd  on  thee,  its  nourishment. 
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PRAISE. 
PART  III. 

God  is  just  in  all  he  doeth, 

Kind  is  he  in  all  his  ways; 
He  his  ready  presence  showeth, 

When  a  faithful  servant  prays. 

2. 

Who  sincerely  seek  and  fear  him, 
He  to  them  their  wish  shall  give; 

When  they  call,  the  Lord  will  hear  them, 
He  will  hear  them  and  relieve. 

3. 

From  Jehovah,  all  who  prize  him, 
Shall  his  saving  health  enjoy: 

All  the  wicked  who  despise  him, 
He  will  in  their  sin  destroy. 

4. 

Still,  Jehovah,  thee  confessing, 

Shall  my  tongue  thy  praise  proclaim; 

And  may  all  mankind  with  blessing 
Ever  hail  thy  holy  Name. 

HYMN  72.    L.  M. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  to  joyful  lays, 
And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  thee; 
His  loving  kindness,  0  how  free ! 

2. 

He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall, 
Yet  loved  me,  notwithstanding  all; 
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HYMNS. 

He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate ; 
His  loving  kindness,  0. how  great! 

3. 

Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along; 
His  loving  kindness,  0  how  strong ! 

4. 

Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Saviour  to  depart, 
But  though  I  oft  have  him  forgot, 
His  loving  kindness  changes  not. 

5. 

Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 
O  may  my  last  expiring  breath 
His  loving  kindness  sing  in  death. 

HYM^  73.    L.  M. 

GREAT  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song 
With  humble  gratitude  I  raise : 
0  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2. 

My  days  unclouded  as  they  pass, 
And  every  gently  rolling  hour, 

Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  thy  love  and  power. 
68 


PRAISE. 


And  yet  this  thoughtless,  wretched  heart, 
Too  oft  regardless  of  thy  love, 

Ungrateful,  can  from  thee  depart, 
And  from  the  path  of  duty  rove 

4. 

Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 
Of  Jesus;  his  dear  name  alone 

I  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 
And  kind  acceptance  at  thy  throne. 

5. 

Let  this  blest  hope  my  eyelids  close ; 

With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame ; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  I  repose, 

And  wake  with  praises  to  thy  name. 

HYMX  74.     8s,  7s. 

LORD,  with   glowing   heart  I'd  praise 
thee, 
For  the  bliss  thy  love  bestows ; 
For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me, 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows : 
Help,  0  God,  my  weak  endeavor; 
This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise: 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 
Can  my  love  be  warmed  to  praise. 

2. 

Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 
Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray; 
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HYMNS. 

Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 
From  the  paths  of  death  away; 

Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling, 
Him  who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear, 

And,  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 
Bade  the  blood-stain'd  cross  appear. 

3. 

Lord,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling 

Vainly  would  my  lips  express  : 
Low  before  thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless : 
Let  thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure, 

Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise ; 
And,  since  words  can  never  measure, 

Let  my  life  show  forth  thy  praise. 

HYMN  75.    L.  M. 

GLORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep  me,  0  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  thy  own  Almighty  wings. 

2. 

Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3. 

Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 
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PRAISE. 

Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Triumphing  rise  at  the  last  day. 

4. 

0  let  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 
And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close ; 
Sleep  that  shall  me  more  vigorous  make, 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5. 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

HYMX  76.     S.  M. 

COME,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  your  joys  be  known ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2. 

Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

That  never  knew  our  God, 
But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 

May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3. 

The  God  of  heaven  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  love; 
His  care  shall  guard  life's  fleeting  hours, 

Then  waft  our  souls  above. 
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HYMNS. 
4. 

There  shall  we  see  his  face, 

And  never,  never  sin; 
There,  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace, 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

5. 

Children  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  hegun  below : 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 

From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

HYMN  77.     C.  M. 

WHEN  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God, 
My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2. 

0  how  shall  words  with  equal  warmth 

The  gratitude  declare 
That  glows  within  my  ravish' d  heart? 

But  thou  canst  read  it  there. 

3. 

Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 

That  tastes  those  gifts* with  joy. 

4. 

Through  every  period  of  my  life 
Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue ; 

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PRAISE. 

And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

5. 

When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 

Divide  thy  works  no  more, 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  0  Lord, 

Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

6. 

Through  all  eternity,  to  thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise; 
But  oh !    eternity's  too  short 

To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

HYMX  78.     L.  M. 

FROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise ; 
Jehovah's  glorious  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue.. 

2. 

Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord, 
And  truth  eternal  is  thy  word : 
Thy  praise   shall   sound  from   shore  to 

shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 


M 


HYMN  79.    L.  M. 

Y  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love ! 


Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above 
Gently  distill,  like  early  dew. 
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HYMNS. 


Thou  spread' st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours 

Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

3. 

I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command, 
To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days; 

Perpetual  blessings  from  thy  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

HYMN  80.     8s,  7s. 

COME,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise : 
Teach  me  the  melodious  measures 

Sung  by  seraph-choirs  above, 
While  I  tell  the  boundless  treasures 
Of  my  Lord's  unchanging  love. 

2. 

Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer; 

Hither,  by  thy  help,  I'm  come; 
And  I  hope,  through  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 

Interposed  his  precious  blood. 
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PRAISE. 
3. 

O,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be ! 
Let  thy  grace  now,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee. 
Prone  to  wander — Lord,  I  feel  it — 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love ; 
Here's  my  heart,  0  take  and  seal  it, 

Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 

HYMX  81.     C.  M. 

THROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of 
life, 
In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2. 

Of  his  deliverance  I  will  boast, 

Till  all  that  are  distressed 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 

And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

3. 

0  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

With  me  exalt  his  name ; 
AVhen  in  distress  to  him  I  call'd, 

He  to  my  rescue  came. 

4. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  encamps 
Around  the  good  and  just; 
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HYMNS. 

Deliverance  he  affords  to  all 
Who  on  his  succor  trust. 

5. 

0  make  hut  trial  of  his  love, 

Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 

Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

6. 

Fear  him,  ye  saints ;   and  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear; 
Make  you  his  service  your  delight, 

Your  wants  shall  be  his  care. 

HYMN  82.    H.  M. 

YE  boundless  realms  of  joy, 
Exalt  your  Maker's  fame ; 
His  praise  your  song  employ 
Above  the  starry  frame : 
Your  voices  raise, 
Ye  cherubim 
And  seraphim, 
To  sing  his  praise. 

2. 

Thou  moon,  that  ruPst  the  night, 

And  sun,  that  guid'st  the  day, 
Ye  glittering  stars  of  light, 
To  him  your  homage  pay : 
His  praise  declare, 
Ye  heavens  above, 
And  clouds  that  move 
In  liquid  air. 
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PRAISE. 
3. 

Let  them  adore  the  Lord, 

And  praise  his  holy  name, 
By  whose  almighty  word 

They  all  from  nothing  came  : 
And  all  shall  last, 
From  changes  free ; 
His  firm  decree 
Stands  ever  fast. 

HYMN  83.     S.  M. 

0  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
His  grace  to  thee  proclaim ; 
And  all  that  is  within  me,  join 
To  bless  his  holy  Name. 

2. 

0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
His  mercies  bear  in  mind; 

Forget  not  all  his  benefits, 
Who  is  to  thee  so  kind. 

3. 

He  pardons  all  thy  sins, 
Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath ; 

He  healeth  thine  infirmities, 
And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

4. 

He  feeds  thee  with  his  love, 
Upholds  thee  with  his  truth ; 

And,  like  the  eagles,  he  renews 
The  vigor  of  thy  youth. 

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HYMXS. 


Then  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
His  grace,  his  love  proclaim; 

Let  all  that  is  within  me,  join 
To  bless  his  holy  Name. 

PRAYER. 

HYMN  84.     L.  M. 

FROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat; 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2. 

There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads — 
A  place  than  all  beside  more  sweet, 
It  is  the  blood-stained  mercy-seat. 

3. 

There  is  a  spot  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend; 
Though  sunder'd  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat 

4. 

There,  there,  on  eagles'  wings  we  soar, 
And  time  and  sense  seem  all  no  more ; 
And  heaven  comes  down,  our  souls   to 

greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 
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PRAYER. 

HYMX  85.     8s. 

INSPIRER  and  hearer  of  prayer, 
Thou  shepherd  and  guardian  of  thine, 
My  all  to  thy  covenant  care, 
I,  sleeping  or  waking,  resign. 

2. 

If  thou  art  my  shield  and  my  sun, 
The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me ; 

And,  fast  as  my  minutes  roll  on, 
They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  thee. 

3. 

A  sovereign  protector  I  have, 

Unseen,  yet  forever  at  hand; 
Unchangeably  faithful  to  save, 

Almighty  to  rule  and  command. 

4. 

His  smiles  and  his  comforts  abound, 
His  grace,  as  the  dew,  shall  descend; 

And  walls  of  salvation  surround 
The  soul  he  delights  to  defend. 

HYMX  86.     C.  M. 

WHILE  Thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power, 
Be  my  vain  wishes  stilPd: 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
AVith  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2. 

Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestow'd, 
To  Thee  my  thoughts  would  soar; 
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HYMNS. 

Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed, 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3. 

In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see : 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 

Because  conferr'd  by  Thee. 

4. 

In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 

Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5. 

When  gladness  wings  my  favor'd  hour, 
Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 

Resign'd,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  Thy  will. 

6. 

My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 
The  gathering  storm  shall  see; 

My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear, 
That  heart  will  rest  on  Thee. 

HYMJST  87.     C.  M. 

PRAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
Uttered  or  unexpressed ; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 
80 


PRAYER. 
2. 

Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear; 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye 

When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3. 

Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try; 
Prayer,  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 

The  Majesty  on  high. 

4. 

Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways; 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 

And  cry,  "Behold,  he  prays." 

5. 

Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air; 
His  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death, 

He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

6. 

The  saints,  in  prayer,  appear  as  one, 
In  word,  and  deed,  and  mind; 

While  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 
Sweet  fellowship  they  find. 

7. 

Nor  prayer  is  made  by  man  alone; 

The  Holy  Spirit  pleads ; 
And  Jesus  on  the  eternal  throne 

For  sinners  intercedes. 
81 


HYMNS. 


8. 

0  thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 
The  life,  the  truth,  the  way, 

The  path  of  prayer  thyself  hast  trod; 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray. 


HYM^T  88.     C.  M. 

APPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat, 
Where  Jesus  answers  prayer; 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2. 

Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh; 
Thou  callest  burden'd  souls  to  thee, 

And  such,  0  Lord,  am  I. 

3. 

Bow'd  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  press'd, 
By  war  without,  and  fears  within, 

I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4. 

Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place; 

That,  shelter'd  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 

And  tell  him  thou  hast  died ! 

5. 

0  wondrous  love,  to  bleed  and  die, 
To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 

82 


PRAYER. 

That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name. 

HYMX  89.     S.  M. 

JESUS,  my  strength,  my  hope, 
On  thee  I  cast  my  care, 
With  humble  confidence  look  up, 

And  know  thou  hear'st  my  prayer : 
Give  me  on  thee  to  wait, 

Till  I  can  all  things  do — 
On  thee,  almighty  to  create, 
Almighty  to  renew. 

2. 

Give  me  a  sober  mind, 

A  self-renouncing  will, 
That  tramples  down  and  casts  behind 

The  baits  of  pleasing  ill : 
A  soul  inured  to  pain, 

To  hardship,  grief,  and  loss, 
Ready  to  take  up  and  sustain 

The  consecrated  cross. 

3. 

Give  me  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick,  discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near, 

And  sees  the  tempter  fly; 
A  spirit  still  prepared, 

And  armed  with  jealous  care, 
For  ever  standing  on  its  guard, 

And  watching  unto  prayer. 
83 


HYMNS. 
4. 

I  rest  upon  thy  word, 

The  promise  is  for  me; 
My  succor  and  salvation,  Lord, 

Shall  surely  come  from  thee ; 
But  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove, 
Till  thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 

Into  thy  perfect  love. 


THE    LORD'S    DAY. 

HYMN  90.     S.  M. 

THIS  is  the  day  of  light: 
Let  there  be  light  to-day ; 
O  Day-Spring,  rise  upon  our  night, 
And  chase  its  gloom  away. 

2. 

This  is  the  day  of  rest: 

Our  failing  strength  renew; 

On  weary  brain  and  troubled  breast 
Shed  thou  thy  freshening  dew. 

3. 

This  is  the  day  of  peace : 
Thy  peace  our  spirits  fill ; 

Bid  thou  the  blasts  of  discord  cease, 
The  waves  of  strife  be  still. 

4. 

This  is  the  day  of  prayer: 

Let  earth  to  heaven  draw  near; 

84 


THE    LORD  S    DAY. 

Lift  up  our  hearts  to  seek  thee  there ; 
Come  down  to  meet  us  here. 

5. 

This  is  the  first  of  days : 

Send  forth  thy  quickening  breath, 
And  wake  dead  souls  to  love  and  praise, 

0  Vanquisher  of  death ! 

HYMX  91.     8s,  7s,  4s. 

IX  thy  name,  0  Lord,  assembling, 
We,  thy  people,  now  draw  near ; 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling : 
Speak,  and  let  thy  servants  hear ; 

Hear  with  meekness, 
Hear  thy  word  with  godly  fear. 

2. 

While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened, 
May  we  give  them,  Lord,  to  thee, 

Cheered  by  hope,  and  daily  strengthened, 
May  we  run,  nor  weary  be, 

Till  thy  glory 
Without  clouds  in  heaven  we  see. 

3. 

Then  in  worship,  purer,  sweeter, 

Thee  thy  people  shall  adore, 
Tasting  of  enjoyment  greater 

Far  than  thought  conceived  before. 

Full  enjoyment, 
Full,  unmixed,  and  evermore. 
85 


HYMNS. 

HYMN  92.    L.  M. 

HAPPY  the  man  that  finds  the  grace, 
The  blessing  of  God's  chosen  race, 
The  wisdom  coming  from  above, 
The  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love. 

2. 

Happy,  beyond  description,  he 

Who  knows  "  the  Saviour  died  for  me !" 

The  gift  unspeakable  obtains, 

And  heavenly  understanding  gains. 

3. 

Wisdom  divine !   who  tells  the  price 
Of  wisdom's  costly  merchandise  ? 
Wisdom  to  silver  we  prefer, 
And  gold  is  dross  compared  with  her. 

4. 

Her  hands  are  fill'd  with  length  of  days, 
True  riches  and  immortal  praise ; 
Riches  of  Christ  on  all  bestow'd, 
And  honor  that  descends  from  God. 

5. 

To  purest  joys  she  all  invites, 
Chaste,  holy,  spiritual  delights : 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  flowery  paths  are  peace. 

6. 

Happy  the  man  who  wisdom  gains : 
Thrice  happy  who  his  guest  retains : 
He  owns,  and  shall  forever  own, 
Wisdom,  and  Christ,  and  heaven  are  one. 
86 


HYMN  93.     L.  M. 

WITH  one  consent  let  all  the  earth 
To  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise ; 
Glad  homage  pay  with  awful  mirth, 
And  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise. 

2. 

Convinced  that  he  is  God  alone, 

From  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed : 

We,  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own, 
The  flock  that  he  vouchsafes  to  feed. 

3. 

O  enter  then  his  temple  gate, 

Thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press; 

And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat, 
And  still  his  name  with  praises  bless. 

4. 

For  he's  the  Lord,  supremely  good, 

His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure : 
His  truth,  which  always  firmly  stood, 

To  endless  ages  shall  endure. 

HYMX  94.     S.  M. 

WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
That  saw  the  Lord  arise; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2. 

The  King  himself  comes  near 
And  feasts  his  saints  to-day; 
87 


HYMNS. 

Here  may  we  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3. 

One  day  of  prayer  and  praise 

"Where  Jesus  is  within, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 

Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4. 

My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  wait  to  hail  the  brighter  day 

Of  everlasting  bliss. 

HYMN  95.     C.  M. 

LOED !  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
My  voice  ascending  high; 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye: 

2. 

Up  to  the  hills,  where  Christ  is  gone 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 
Presenting  at  his  Father's  throne 

Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3. 

Thou  art  a  God  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand ; 
Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

88 


THE   LORD'S   DAY. 
4. 

But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort, 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there; 
I  will  frequent  thy  holy  court, 

And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5. 

O  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness, 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight, 

And  plain  before  my  face. 

HYMN  96.     C.  M. 

OGOD  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord, 
How  lovely  is  the  place 
Where  thou,  enthroned  in  glory,  show'st 
The  brightness  of  thy  face ! 

2. 

My  longing  soul  faints  with  desire 

To  view  thy  blest  abode ; 
My  panting  heart  and  flesh  cry  out 

For  thee,  the  living  God. 

3. 

Thrice  happy  they  whose  choice  has  thee 

Their  sure  protection  made, 
Who  long  to  tread  the  sacred  ways 

That  to  thy  dwelling  lead. 

4. 

Thus    they    proceed    from    strength    to 
strength, 
And  still  approach  more  near, 
89 


HYMNS. 

Till  all  on  Sion's  holy  mount 
Before  their  God  appear. 

5. 

For  God,  who  is  our  sun  and  shield, 

Will  grace  and  glory  give; 
And  no  good  thing  mil  he  withhold 

From  them  that  justly  live. 

6. 

Thou  God,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 

How  highly  bless'd  is  he 
Whose  hope  and  trust,  securely  placed, 

Are  still  reposed  on  thee ! 

HYMN  97.     L.  M. 

ANOTHER  six  days'  work  is  done, 
Another  Lord's  day  is  begun; 
Return,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest, 
Enjoy  the  day  thy  God  hath  blest. 

2. 

0  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise 
As  greatful  incense  to  the  skies  ! 
And  draw  from  heaven  that  calm  repose, 
Which  none  but  he  who  feels  it  knows. 


That  heavenly  calm  within  the  breast ! 
It  is  the  pledge  of  that  dear  rest 
Which  for  the  Church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 
90 


4. 

In  holy  duties,  let  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away : 
How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end ! 

HYMX  98.     H.  M. 

AWAKE,  ye  saints,  awake, 
And  hail  this  sacred  day; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  praise 

Your  joyful  homage  pay: 
Welcome  the  day  that  God  hath  blest, 
The  type  of  heaven's  eternal  rest. 

2. 

On  this  auspicious  morn 

The  Lord  of  life  arose ; 
He  burst  the  bars  of  death, 

And  vanquished  all  our  foes : 
And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above, 
And  reaps  the  fruits  of  all  his  love. 

3. 

All  hail,  triumphant  Lord! 

Heaven  with  hosannas  rings, 
And  earth,  in  humbler  strains, 

Thy  praise  responsive  sings: 
Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign. 

4. 

Great  King,  gird  on  thy  sword, 
Ascend  thy  conquering  car; 
91 


HYMNS. 


"While  justice,  truth,  and  love 
Maintain  thy  glorious  war : 
This  day  let  sinners  own  thy  sway, 
And  rebels  cast  their  arms  away. 


NEW   YEAR. 

HYMN  99.     C.  M. 

OGOD,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home : 

2. 

Under  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 
Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure ; 

Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defense  is  sure. 

3. 

Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 
Or  earth  received  her  frame, 

From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4. 

A  thousand  ages  in  thy  sight 

Are  like  an  evening  gone ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 

Before  the  rising  sun. 

o 
5. 

Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 
Bears  all  its  sons  away : 
92 


NEW   YEAR. 

They  fly  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

6. 

0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 

Be  thou  our  guard  while  life  shall  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 

HYMN  100.     L.  M. 

THE  God  of  life,  whose  constant  care 
With  blessing  crowns  each  opening 
year, 
My  scanty  span  doth  still  prolong, 
And  wakes  anew  mine  annual  song. 

2. 

Thy  children,  panting  to  be  gone, 
May  bid  the  tide  of  time  roll  on, 
To  land  them  on  that  happy  shore 
Where  years  and  death  are  known  no 
more. 

3. 

No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
Nor  sin,  nor  hell,  shall  reach  that  place ; 
No  groans  to  mingle  with  the  songs, 
Resounding  from  immortal  tongues  : 

4. 

No  more  alarms  from  ghostly  foes ; 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 
93 


HYMNS. 
5. 

O  long-expected  year !  begin ; 
Dawn  on  this  world  of  woe  and  sin ; 
Fain  wonld  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  sleep  in  death,  to  rest  with  God. 

HYMN  101.     7s. 

WHILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 
Hasted  through  the  former  year. 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
Never  more  to  meet  us  here  : 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below : 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 

But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

2. 

As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind ; 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bears  us  down  life's  rapid  stream ; 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise; 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3. 

Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive ; 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 

With  eternity  in  view : 
Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old ; 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love ; 
94 


COMMUNION   OF   SAINTS. 

And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 
May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 

HYMN  102.     C.  M. 

AS  o'er  the  past  my  memory  strays, 
Why  heaves  the  secret  sigh  ? 
'Tis  that  I  mourn  departed  days, 
Still  unprepared  to  die. 

2. 

The  world  and  worldly  things  belov'd, 
My  anxious  thoughts  employ'd; 

And  time  unhallow'd,  unimproved, 
Presents  a  fearful  void. 

3. 

Yet  holy  Father,  wild  despair 
Chase  from  my  laboring  breast ; 

Thy  grace  it  is  which  prompts  the  prayer, 
That  grace  can  do  the  rest. 

4. 

My  life's  brief  remnant  all  be  Thine ; 

And  when  Thy  sure  decree 
Bids  me  this  fleeting  breath  resign, 

0  speed  my  soul  to  Thee. 

COMMUNION   OF    SAINTS. 

HYMN  103.     S.  M. 

BLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  Jesus'  love : 
The  fellowship  of  Christian  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 
95 


HYMNS. 
2. 

Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  united  prayers ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one : 

Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3. 

We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear ; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 

The  sympathizing  tear. 

4. 

When  we  at  death  must  part, 
Not  like  the  world's,  our  pain ; 

But  one  in  Christ,  and  one  in  heart, 
We  part  to  meet  again. 

5. 

From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 

Throughout  eternity. 

HYMN  104.     C.  M. 

COME,  let  us  join  our  friends  above 
That  have  made  sure  the  prize, 
And  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love 
To  joys  celestial  rise. 

2. 

Let  all  the  saints  terrestrial  sing, 

With  those  to  glory  gone ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 

In  earth  and  heaven  are  one. 
96 


COMMUNION   OF   SAINTS. 
3. 

One  family,  we  dwell  in  him, 
One  Church,  above,  beneath; 

Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

4. 

One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  his  command  we  bow ; 
Part  of  his  host  have  cross'd  the  flood, 

And  part  are  crossing  now. 

5. 

Our  spirits,  too,  shall  quickly  join, 
Like  theirs,  with  glory  crown'd, 

And  shout  to  see  our  Captain's  sign, 
To  hear  his  trumpet  sound. 

6. 

Then,  Lord  of  hosts,  be  thou  our  guide, 

And  we,  at  thy  command, 
Through  waves  that  part  on  either  side, 

Shall  reach  the  blessed  land. 

HYMK  105.     C.  M. 

LO  !  what  a  cloud  of  witnesses 
Encompass  us  around ! 
Men  once,  like  us,  with  suffering  tried, 
But  now  with  glory  crown'd. 

2. 

Let  us,  with  zeal  like  theirs  inspired, 
Strive  in  the  Christian  race ; 

And,  freed  from  every  weight  of  sin, 
Their  holv  footsteps  trace. 
97 


HYMNS. 
3. 

Behold  a  witness  nobler  still, 
Who  trod  affliction's  path — 

Jesns,  the  Author,  Finisher. 
Rewarder  of  our  faith : 

4. 

He,  for  the  joy  before  him  set, 
And  moved  by  pitying  love, 

Endured  the  cross,  despised  the  shame, 
And  now  he  reigns  above. 

5. 

Thither,  forgetting  things  behind, 
Press  we,  to  God's  right  hand ; 

There,  with  the  Saviour  and  his  saints, 
Triumphantly  to  stand. 

HYMN  106.     C.  M. 

NOT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke : 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word 
Which  G-od  on  Sinai  spoke ; 

2. 

But  we  are  come  to  Sion's  hill, 

The  city  of  our  God ; 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will. 

And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3. 

Behold  th'  innumerable  host 

Of  angels  clothed  in  light : 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just, 

Whose  faith  is  changed  to  si^ht. 
98 


HOLY   SCRIPTURES. 


Behold  the  bless'd  assembly  there, 
Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven ; 

Hear  God,  the  judge  of  all,  declare 
Their  sins,  through  Christ,  forgiven. 

5. 

Angels,  and  living  saints  and  dead, 
But  one  communion  make  : 

All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  Head, 
And  of  his  love  partake. 


HOLY    SCRIPTURES. 

HYMN  107.     C.  M. 

FATHER  of  mercies!  in  thy  word 
What  endless  glory  shines ! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2. 

Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 
Spreads  heavenly  peace  around; 

And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

3. 

0  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 

And  still  increasing  light. 
99 


HYMNS. 
4. 


Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  thou  for  ever  near; 
Teacli  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 

And  view  my  Saviour  there. 


HYMJ^  108.     C.  M. 

GOD'S  perfect  law  converts  the  soul, 
Reclaims  from  false  desires; 
"With  sacred  wisdom  his  sure  word 
The  ignorant  inspires. 

2. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  just, 

And  bring  sincere  delight; 
His  pure  commands,  in  search  of  truth, 

Assist  the  feeblest  sight. 

3. 

His  perfect  worship  here  is  fix'd, 

On  sure  foundations  laid; 
His  equal  laws  are  in  the  scales 

Of  truth  and  justice  weigh'd; 

4. 

Of  more  esteem  than  golden  mines, 

Or  gold  refined  with  skill; 
More  sweet  than  honey,  or  the  drops 

That  from  the  comb  distill. 

5. 

My  trusty  counsellors  they  are, 
And  friendly  warning  give : 
100 


HOLY   SCRIPTURES. 

Divine  rewards  attend  on  those 
Who  hy  thy  precepts  live. 

HYMN  109.     C.  M. 

A  GLORY  gilds  the  sacred  page, 
Majestic  like  the  sun : 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age  : 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

2. 

The  Hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 
The  gracious  light  and  heat : 

His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise ; 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3. 

Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine, 
For  such  a  bright  display 

As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4. 

My  heart  with  early  zeal  began 

Thy  statutes  to  obey; 
And,  till  my  course  of  life  is  done, 

Shall  keep  thine  upright  way. 

5. 

My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  him  I  love, 
Till  glory  break  upon  my  view 

In  brighter  worlds  above, 
101 


HYMNS. 

HEAVEN. 

HYMST   110.       C.  M. 

THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
Where  saints  immortal  reign; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2. 

There  everlasting  spring  abides, 
And  never- withering  flowers; 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3. 

Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 
Stand  dressed  in  living  green ; 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4. 

But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea; 
And  linger,  shivering,  on  the  brink, 

And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5. 

O  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 
Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 

And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes; 

6. 

Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 
And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
102 


HEAVEN. 

Not  Jordan's   stream,  nor   death's  cold 
flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

HYMN  111.     7s,  6s. 

RISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
Thy  better  portion  trace; 
Rise,  from  transitory  things, 

Towards  heaven,  thy  destined  place: 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepared  above. 

2. 

Cease,  my  soul,  0  cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  the  prize ; 
Soon  thy  Saviour  will  return, 

To  take  thee  to  the  skies : 
There  is  everlasting  peace, 

Rest,  enduring  rest  in  heaven; 
There  will  sorrow  ever  cease, 

And  crowns  of  joy  be  given. 

HYMN  112.     G.  M. 

WHEN"  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I'll  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2. 

Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 
And  fiery  darts  be  hurl'd, 
103 


HYMNS. 

Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3. 

Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

Let  storms  of  sorrow  fall; 
So  I  bnt  safely  reach  my  home, 

My  God,  my  heaven  my  all : 

4. 

There,  anchor'd  safe,  my  weary  soul 

Shall  find  eternal  rest; 
Nor  storms  shall  beat,  nor  billows  roll 

Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

HYMN"  113.     lis. 

'ITU)  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature 
Ji-         complaints, 
How  sweet  to  my  soul  is  communion  with 

saints ; 
To  find  at  the  banquet  of  mercy  there's 

room, 
And  feel  in  the  presence  of  Jesus  at  home. 

Home,  home,  sweet,  sweet  home, 
Prepare  me,  dear  Saviour,  for  glory,  my 
home. 

2. 

Sweet  bonds  that  unite  all  the  children  of 

peace ! 
And  thrice  precious    Jesus,  whose  love 

cannot  cease ; 

104 


HEAVEN. 

Though  oft  from  thy  presence  in  sadness 

I  roam, 
I  long  to  behold  thee  in  glory  at  home. 

3. 

Whate'er  thou  deniest,  oh,  give  me  thy 

grace, 
The  Spirit's  sure  witness,  and  smiles  of 

thy  face; 
Endue  me  with  patience  to  wait  at  thy 

throne, 
And  find,  even  now,  a  sweet  foretaste  of 

home. 

4. 

I  long,  dearest  Lord,  in  thy  beauties  to 

shine ; 
Xo  more  as  an  exile  in  sorrow  to  pine; 
And  in  thy  dear  image  arise  from   the 

tomb, 
With  glorified  millions  to  praise  thee  at 

home. 

HYMN  114.    P.  M. 

HARK !  hark,  my  soul !   Angelic  songs 
are  swelling 
O'er   earth's  green  fields  and  ocean's 
wave-beat  shore : 
How  sweet  the  truth  those  blessed  strains 
are  telling 
Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be  no 
more ! 

105 


HYMNS. 


Angels  of  Jesus, 

Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome 

The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 


Onward  we  go,  for  still  we  hear  them 
singing, 
"  Come,  weary  souls,  for  Jesus  bids  you 
come;" 
And  through  the  dark,  its  echoes  sweetly 

ringing, 
The  music  of  the  Gospel  leads  us  home. 
Angels  of  Jesus, 

Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome 

The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 


Far,  far  away,  like  bells  at  evening  peal- 
ing* 
The  voice  of  Jesus  sounds  o'er  land  and 
sea, 
And  laden  souls,  by  thousands,  meekly 
stealing, 
Kind  Shepherd,  turn  their  weary  steps 
to  thee. 

Angels  of  Jesus, 

Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome 

The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 
106 


HEAVEN. 
4. 

Rest  comes  at  length,  though  life  be  long 
and  drearv, 
The  day  must  dawn  and  darksome  night 
be  past ; 
All  journeys  end  in  welcome  to  the  weary, 
And  heaven,  the  heart's  true  home,  will 
come  at  last. 
Angels  of  Jesus, 

Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome 

The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

5. 

Angels,  sing  on !   your   faithful  watches 
keeping ; 
Sing  us  sweet  fragments  of  the  songs 
aboye ; 
Till  morning's  joy  shall  end  the  night  of 
weeping, 
And  life's  long  shadows  break  in  cloud- 
less love. 

Angels  of  Jesus, 

Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome 

The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

HYMN  115.     7s,  6s. 

FOR  thee,  0  dear,  dear  Country, 
Mine  eyes  their  yigils  keep ; 
For  very  love,  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep; 
107 


HYMNS. 

The  mention  of  thy  glory 

Is  unction  to  the  breast, 
And  medicine  in  sickness, 

And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 

2. 

0  one,  0  only  mansion ! 

0  Paradise  of  Joy ! 
Where  tears  are  ever  banished, 

And  smiles  have  no  alloy ; 
The  Lamb  is  all  thy  splendor ; 

The  Crucified  thy  praise; 
His  laud  and  benediction 

Thy  ransomed  people  raise. 

3. 

With  jasper  glow  thy  bulwarks, 

Thy  streets  with  emeralds  blaze ; 
The  sardius  and  the  topaz 

Unite  in  thee  their  rays ; 
Thine  ageless  walls  are  bonded 

With  amethyst  unpriced ; 
The  saints  build  up  its  fabric, 

And  the  corner  stone  is  Christ, 

4. 

Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean  ! 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day ! 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 

To  pilgrims  far  away ! 
Upon  the  Eock  of  Ages 

They  raise  thy  holy  tower; 
Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel, 

And  thine  the  golden  dower. 
108 


HEAVEN. 

^     HYMN  116.     7s,  6s. 

JERUSALEM  the  golden ! 
v     With  milk  and  honey  blest, 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest. 
I  know  not,  oh !  I  know  not 

What  joys  await  us  there; 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  bliss  beyond  compare ! 

2. 

They  stand,  those  halls  of  Sion, 

All  jubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 

And  all  the  martyr  throng : 
The  Prince  is  ever  in  them, 

The  daylight  is  serene, 
The  pastures  of  the  blessed 

Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 

3. 

There  is  the  throne  of  David, 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  shout  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  song  of  them  that  feast; 
And  they,  who  with  their  Leader 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
Forever  and  forever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 

4. 

0  sweet  and  blessed  country, 
The  home  of  God's  elect ! 
109 


HYMNS. 

0  sweet  and  blessed  country, 
That  eager  hearts  expect ! 

Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 
To  that  dear  land  of  rest ; 

Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 
And  Spirit,  ever  blest. 

HYMN"  117.     C.  M. 

0  MOTHER  dear,  Jerusalem ! 
When  shall  I  come  to  thee  ? 
When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end  ? 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see? 

2. 

0  happy  harbor  of  God's  saints ! 

0  sweet  and  pleasant  soil ! 
In  thee  no  sorrow  can  be  found, 

Nor  grief,  nor  care,  nor  toil. 

3. 

"No  murky  cloud  o'ershadows  thee, 
Nor  gloom,  nor  darksome  night ; 

But  every  soul  shines  as  the  sun ; 
For  God  himself  gives  light. 

4. 

0  my  sweet  home,  Jerusalem ! 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 
The  King  that  sitteth  on  thy  throne 

In  his  felicity  ? 

5. 

Thy  gardens  and  thy  goodly  walks 
Continually  are  green, 
110 


HEAVEN. 

Where  grow  such  sweet  and    pleasant 
flowers 
As  nowhere  else  are  seen. 

6. 

Right  through  thy  streets,  with  pleasing 
sound, 

The  living  waters  flow, 
And  on  the  banks,  on  either  side, 

The  trees  of  life  do  grow. 

7. 

Those  trees  each  month  yield  ripen'd  fruit, 

Forevermore  they  spring, 
And  all  the  nations  of  the  earth 

To  thee  their  honors  bring. 

HYMN  118.     C.  P.  M. 

WITH  joy  shall  I  behold  the  day 
That  calls  my  willing  soul  away, 
To  dwell  among  the  blest.: 
For,  lo !  my  great  Redeemer's  power 
Unfolds  the  everlasting  door, 
And  points  me  to  his  rest 

2. 

E'en  now,  to  my  expecting  eyes, 

The  heaven-built  towers  of  Salem  rise; 

Their  glory  I  survey; 
I  view  her  mansions  that  contain 
The  angel  host,  a  beauteous  train, 

And  shine  with  cloudless  day. 
Ill 


HYMNS. 
3. 

Thither,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 
All  the  redeem'd  of  G-od  ascend, 

Borne  on  immortal  wing; 
There,  crowmd  with  everlasting  joy, 
In  ceaseless  hymns  their  tongues  employ, 

Before  th'  Almighty  King. 

4. 

Mother  of  cities !  o'er  thy  head 
Bright  peace,  with  healing  wings   out- 
spread, 
For  evermore  shall  dwell : 
Let  me,  blest  seat!  my  name  behold 
Among  thy  citizens  enrolPcl, 
And  bid  the  world  farewell. 

HYMN  119.     C.  M. 

JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
Name  ever  dear  to  me, 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee? 

2. 

When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built 
walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold? 
Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong, 

And  streets  of  shining  gold? 

3. 

There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 
Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know : 
U2 


HEAVEN. 

Blest  seats!   through  rude   and  stormy 
scenes, 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

4. 

Why  should  I  shrink  from  pain  and  woe, 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 

And  realms  of  endless  day. 

5. 

Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand : 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 

Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

6. 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 

When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

HYM^  120.     S.  M. 

FOR  ever  with  the  Lord ! 
Amen,  so  let  it  be ! 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word; 
'Tis  immortality. 

2. 

Here  in  the  body  pent, 
Absent  from  him  I  roam, 

Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 
113 


HYMNS. 


a. 

My  Father's  house  on  high, 
Home  of  my  soul,  how  near, 

At  times,  to  faith's  far-seeing  eye, 
T  hy  golden  gates  appear ! 


TRUST   IN   GOD. 

HYMN  121.     S.  M. 

FAR  from  my  heavenly  home, 
Far  from  my  father's  breast, 
Fainting  I  cry,  blest  Spirit,  come, 
And  speed  me  to  my  rest. 

2. 

My  spirit  homeward  turns, 
And  fain  would  thither  flee ; 

My  heart,  O  Sion,  droops  and  yearns, 
When  I  remember  thee. 


To  thee,  to  thee  I  press, 
A  dark  and  toilsome  road ; 

When  shall  I  pass  the  wilderness, 
And  reach  the  saints'  abode  ? 


God  of  my  life  be  near : 
On  thee  my  hopes  I  cast: 

0  guide  me  through  the  desert  here, 
And  bring  me  home  at  last. 
114 


TRUST   IN    GOD. 

HYMN  122.    L.  M. 

NO  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 
My  firm  affection,  Lord,  to  thee ; 
For  thou  hast  always  been  my  rock, 
A  fortress  and  defense  to  me. 

2. 

Thou  my  deliverer  art,  my  God; 

My  trust  is  in  thy  mighty  power : 
Thou  art  my  shield  from  foes  abroad, 

At  home  my  safeguard  and  my  tower. 

3. 

To  thee  I  will  address  my  prayer, 
To  whom  all  praise  we  justly  owe; 

So  shall  I,  by  thy  watchful  care, 
Be  guarded  safe  from  every  foe. 

HYMN"  123.    L.  M. 

THY  presence,  Lord,  hath  me  supplied, 
Thou   my  right  hand  support   dost 
give; 
Thou  first  shalt  with  thy  counsel  guide, 
And  then  to  glory  me  receive. 

2. 

Whom  then  in  heaven,  but  thee  alone, 

Have  I,  whose  favor  I  require  ? 
Throughout   the   spacious   earth   there's 
none, 
Compared  with  thee,  that  I  desire. 
115 


HYMNS. 
3. 

My  trembling  flesh  and  aching  heart 

May  often  fail  to  succor  me; 
But  God  shall  inward  strength  impart, 

And  my  eternal  portion  be. 

HYMN  124.     8s,  7s. 

GOD  shall  charge  his  angel  legions 
Watch  and  ward  o'er  thee  to  keep; 
Though  thou  walk  through  hostile  regions, 
Though  in  desert  wilds  thou  sleep. 

2. 

On  the  lion,  vainly  roaring, 

On  his  young,  thy  foot  shall  tread; 

And,  the  dragon's  den  exploring, 
Thou  shalt  bruise  the  serpent's  head: 

3. 

Since,  with  pure  and  firm  affection, 
Thou  on  God  hast  set  thy  love, 

With  the  wings  of  his  protection 
He  will  shield  thee  from  above. 

4. 

Thou  shalt  call  on  him  in  trouble, 
He  will  hearken,  he  will  save; 

Here  for  grief  reward  thee  double, 
Crown  with  life  beyond  the  grave. 

HYMN  125.     7s 

LORD,  for  ever  at  thy  side 
Let  my  place  and  portion  be : 
116 


TRUST   IN   GOD. 

Strip  me  of  the  robe  of  pride, 
Clothe  me  with  humility. 

2. 

Meekly  ma;  my  soul  receive 
All  thy  Spirit  hath  reveal'd : 

Thou  hast  spoken,  I  believe, 
Though  the  oracle  be  seal'd. 

3. 

Humble  as  a  little  child, 

Weaned  from  the  mother's  breast, 
By  no  subtleties  beguiled, 

"On  thy  faithful  word  I  rest. 

4. 

Israel!  now  and  evermore 
In  the  Lord  Jehovah  trust; 

Him,  in  all  his  ways,  adore, 
Wise,  and  wonderful,  and  just. 

HYMN  126.     C.  M. 

WHO  place  on  Sion's  God  their  trust, 
Like  Sion's  rock  shall  stand; 
Like  her  immovably  be  fix'd 
By  his  almighty  hand. 

2. 

Look  how  the  hills  on  every  side 

Jerusalem  enclose; 
So  stands  the  Lord  around  his  saints, 

To  guard  them  from  their  foes. 
117 


HYMNS. 


3. 


All  those  who  walk  in  crooked  paths, 
The  Lord  shall  soon  destroy; 

Cut  off  th'  unjust,  but  crown  the  saints 
With  lasting  peace  and  joy. 


HYMN  127.     8s,  7s,  4s. 

GUIDE  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty; 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand : 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 


Open  thou  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  now; 

Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through: 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 


When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside : 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side; 

Songs  of  praises 
1  will  ever  give  to  thee. 
118 


TRUST   IN   GOD. 

HYMN  128.     7s. 

TpiS  my  happiness  below 
J.     Not  to  live  without  the  cross ; 
But  the  Saviour's  power  to  know, 
Sanctifying  every  loss. 

2. 

Trials  must  and  will  befall ; 

But  with  humble  faith  to  see 
Love  inscribed  upon  them  all — 

This  is  happiness  to  me. 

3. 

Did  I  meet  no  trials  here, 
No  chastisement  by  the  way, 

Might  I  not  with  reason  fear 
I  should  be  a  castaway  ? 

4. 

Trials  make  the  promise  sweet; 

Trials  give  new  life  to  prayer ; 
Bring  me  to  my  Saviour's  feet, 

Lay  me  low,  and  keep  me  there. 

HYMN  129.     10s. 

THOUGH  troubles  assail,  and  dangers 
affright, 
Though  friends  should  all  fail,  and  foes  all 

unite, 
Yet  one  thing  secures  us,  whatever  betide, 
The  promise  assures  us  the  Lord  will  pro- 
v-de. 

119 


HYMNS. 
2. 

The  birds  without  barn  or  storehouse  are 

fed, 
From  them  let  us  learn  to  trust  for  our 

bread; 
His  saints  what  is  fitting  shall  ne'er  be 

denied, 
So  long  as  'tis  written,  The  Lord  will 

provide. 

3. 

His  call  we  obey,  like  Abram  of  old, 
We  know  not  the  way,  but  faith  makes 

us  bold; 
For  though  we  are  strangers,  we  have  a 

sure  guide, 
And  trust  in  all  dangers  the  Lord  will 

provide. 

4. 

No  strength  of  our  own,  nor  goodness  we 

claim, 
Our  trust  is  alone  in  Jesus's  name; 
In  this,  our  strong  tower,  for  safety  we 

hide, 
The  Lord  is  our  power,  the  Lord  will 

provide. 

5. 

When  life  sinks  apace,  and  death  is  in 

view, 
The  word  of  his  grace  shall  comfort  us 

through; 

120 


TRUST   IN  GOD. 

Not  fearing,  or  doubting;  with  Christ  on 

our  side, 
We  hope  to  die  shouting,  The  Lord  will 

provide. 

HYMN  130.    8s. 

THE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye ; 
My  noonday  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2. 

When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary,  wandering  steps  he  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3. 

Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  0  Lord,  art  with  me  still ; 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 


i 


HYMN  131.     C.  M. 

X  thee  I  put  my  steadfast  trust, 
Defend  me,  Lord,  from  shame; 
121 


HYMNS. 

Incline  thine  ear,  and  save  my  soul, 
For  righteous  is  thy  name. 

2. 

Be  thou  my  strong  abiding  place, 

To  which  I  may  resort : 
Thy  promise,  Lord,  is  my  defense, 

Thou  art  my  rock  and  fort. 

3. 

My  steadfast  and  unchanging  hope 
Shall  on  thy  power  depend; 

And  I,  in  grateful  songs  of  praise, 
My  time  to  come  will  spend. 

4. 

While  God  vouchsafes  me  his  support, 

I'll  in  his  strength  go  on; 
And  other  righteousness  disclaim, 

And  mention  his  alone. 


Therefore,  with  psaltery  and  harp, 
Thy  truth,  0  Lord,  I'll  praise; 

To  thee,  the  God  of  Jacob's  race, 
My  voice  in  anthems  raise. 

HYMN  132.     12s. 

WHEN  through  the  torn  sail  the  wild 
tempest  is  streaming, 
When  o'er  the  dark  wave  the  red  light- 
ning is  gleaming, 
122 


TRUST   IN  GOP. 

Nor  hope  lends  a  ray  the  poor  seaman  to 

cherish, 
We  fly  to  our  Maker:  "Save,  Lord,  or 

we  perish." 

2. 

O  Jesus,  once  rocked  on  the  breast  of  the 

billow, 
Aroused,  by  the  shriek  of  despair,  from 

thy  pillow, 
Now  seated  in  glory,  the  mariner  cherish, 
Who  cries  in  his  anguish,  "  Save,  Lord, 

or  we  perish." 

3. 

And  0,  when  the  whirlwind  of  passion  is 

raging, 
When  sin  in  our  hearts  its  wild  w.arfare 

is  waging, 
Then  send  down  thy  Spirit  thy  redeemed 

to  cherish, 
Rebuke  the  destroyer:  "Save,  Lord,  or 

we  perish." 

HYMN  133.     P.  M. 

MY  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 
Far  from  my  home,  on  life's  rough 
way, 

0  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 
"Thy  will  be  done." 

2. 

Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still  and  murmur  not, 
123 


HYMNS. 

Or  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
"Thy  will  be  done." 

3. 

What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved  no  longer  nigh, 
Submissive  still  would  I  reply, 

"Thy  will  be  done." 

4. 

If  thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize — it  ne'er  was  mine ; 
I  only  yield  thee  what  is  thine — 
"Thy  will  be  done." 

5. 

Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  G.od,  to  thee  I  leave  the  rest; 
"Thy  will  be  done." 

6. 

Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day, 
Blend  it  with  thine,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 
"Thy  will  be  done." 

HYMN  134.     C.  M. 

FATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace 
Let  this  petition  rise. 

2. 

Give  me  a  calm  and  thankful  heart, 
From  every  murmur  free; 
124 


TRUST    IX  GOD. 

The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  let  me  live  to  thee. 

3. 

Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine 

My  path  of  life  attend : 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 

And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

HYMN  135.     8s,  6s. 

ALTHOUGH  the  vine  its  fruit  deny, 
The  budding  fig  tree  droop  and  die, 
!N"o  oil  the  olive  yield; 
Yet  will  I  trust  me  in  my  G-od, 
Yea,  bend  rejoicing  to  his  rod, 
And  by  his  grace  be  heal'd. 

2. 

Though  fields,  in  verdure  once  array'd, 
By  whirlwinds  desolate  be  laid, 

Or  parch'd  by  scorching  beam ; 
Still  in  the  Lord  shall  be  my  trust, 
My  joy;  for  though  his  frown  is  just, 

His  mercy  is  supreme. 

3. 

Though  from  the  folds  the  flock  decay, 
Though  herds  lie  famish'd  o'er  the  lea, 

And  round  the  empty  stall ; 
My  soul  above  the  wreck  shall  rise; 
Its  better  joys  are  in  the  skies; 

There  God  is  all  in  all. 
125 


HYMNS. 
4. 

In  God  my  strength,  howe'er  distress'd, 
I  yet  will  hope,  and  calmly  rest, 

Nay,  triumph  in  his  love : 
My  lingering  soul,  my  tardy  feet, 
Free  as  the  hind  he  makes,  and  fleet, 

To  speed  my  course  above. 

HYMN  136.     lis. 

HOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the 
Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word ; 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he 

hath  said, 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled : 

2. 

Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  0  be  not  dis- 

may'd, 
I,  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee 

aid; 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause 

thee  to  stand, 
Upheld    by    my    righteous,    omnipotent 

hand. 

3. 

When   through   the   deep   waters   I  call 

thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  woe  shall  not  thee  overflow; 
For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to 

bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 
126 


REDEMPTION. 
4. 

When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway 

shall  lie, 
My  grace,  all  sufficient,  shall  be  thy  sup- 

pty; 

The   flame   shall   not  hurt   thee,  I  only 

design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to 

refine. 

5. 

The  soul  that  to  Jesus  hath  fled  for  repose, 
I  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  his  foes; 
That  soul,  though  all  hell  shall  endeavor 

to  shake, 
I'll  never — no,  never — no,  never  forsake. 


REDEMPTION. 

HYMST  137.     C.  M. 

THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins; 
And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2. 

The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day; 
And  there  may  I,  as  vile  as  he, 

Wash  all  my  sins  away. 
127 


HYMNS. 
3. 

Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 

Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4. 

E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 

And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5. 

Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save, 
When    this    poor,   lisping,    stammering 
tongue 

Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

HYMN"  138.     C.  M. 

THOU  art  the  way,  to  thee  alone 
From  sin  and  death  we  flee; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek 
Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  thee. 

2. 

Thou  art  the  Truth,  thy  truth  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 

And  purify  the  heart. 

3. 

Thou  art  the  Life,  the  rending  tomb 
Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm, 

128 


REDEMPTION. 


And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 


Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life ; 

Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 

Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

HYMN  139.     C.  M. 

JESUS,  the  very  thought  of  thee 
With  sweetness  fills  the  breast; 
But  sweeter  far  thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  thy  presence  rest. 

2. 

No  voice  can  sing,  no  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Jesus'  name, 

The  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3. 

0  hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

0  joy  of  all  the  meek, 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  thou  art ! 

How  good  to  those  who  seek! 

4. 

But  what  to  those  who  find?     Ah!  this 
Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show; 

The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is, 
None  but  his  loved  ones  know. 
129 


HYMNS. 
5. 

Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  thou, 

As  thou  our  prize  wilt  be; 
In  thee  be  all  our  glory  now, 

And  through  eternity. 

HYMN"  140.     C.  M. 
OALYATKOT!  0  the  joyful  sound! 
O     'Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2. 

Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 
At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay; 

But  we  arise,  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 

3. 

Salvation !  let  the  echo  fly 
The  spacious  earth  around, 

"While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

4. 

Salvation !  0  thou  bleeding  Lamb, 
To  thee  the  praise  belongs ; 

Salvation  shall  inspire  our  hearts, 
And  dwell  upon  our  tongues. 

Chorus. 
Glory,  honor,  praise,  and  power, 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  for  ever, 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer, 

Hallelujah,  Amen. 
130 


REDEMPTION. 

HYMK  141.     12s. 

THE  voice  of  free  grace 
Cries,  Escape  to  the  mountain 
For  Adam's  lost  race 

Christ  hath  opened  a  fountain ; 
For  sin  and  uncleanness, 

And  every  transgression, 
His  blood  flows  most  freely 
In  streams  of  salvation. 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb, 

Who  hath  bought  us  our  pardon ; 
We'll  praise  him  again 

When  we  pass  over  Jordan. 

2. 

Ye  souls  that  are  wounded, 

To  Jesus  repair; 
He  calls  you  in  mercy, 

And  can  you  forbear? 
Though  your  sins  be  as  scarlet, 

Still  flee  to  the  mountain, 
That  blood  can  remove  them 

Which  streams  from  the  fountain. 
Hallelujah,  etc. 

3. 

0  Jesus!  ride  onward, 

Triumphantly  glorious ; 
O'er  sin,  death,  and  hell 

Thou  art  more  than  victorious ; 
Thy  name  is  the  theme 

Of  the  great  congregation, 
131 


HYMNS. 

While  angels  and  saints 

Raise  the  shout  of  salvation. 
Hallelujah,  etc. 

4. 

With  joy  shall  we  stand 

When  escaped  to  that  shore; 
With  our  harps  in  our  hand 

We  will  praise  him  the  more; 
We'll  range  the  sweet  fields 

On  the  banks  of  the  river, 
And  sing  of  salvation 

For  ever  and  ever. 
Hallelujah,  etc. 


HYM^  142.     7s. 

JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  billows  near  me  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high  ; 
Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide; 
0  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2. 

Other  refuge  have  I  none, 
Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee, 

Leave,  0  leave  me  not  alone; 
Still  support  and  comfort  me. 
132 


REDEMPTION. 

All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed; 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring : 
Cover  my  defenseless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3. 

Thou,  0  Christ,  art  all  I  want; 

Boundless  love  in  thee  I  find : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

I  am  all  unrighteousness; 
Vile,  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4. 

Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound; 

Make,  and  keep  me  pure  within : 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art — 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee ; 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity ! 

HYMN  143.     7s. 

ROCK  of  a^es!  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee : 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  wounded  side  which  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure ; 
Save  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 
133 


HYMNS. 
2. 

Not  the  labor  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfill  thy  law's  demands; 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know; 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow; 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone; 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone. 

3. 

Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring; 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling; 
Naked,  come  to  thee  for  dress ; 
Helpless,  look  to  thee  for  grace; 
Vile,  I  to  the  fountain  fly; 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die ! 

4. 

While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment  throne; 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee ! 

HYMN  144.    L.  M. 

JESUS,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress, 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  array'd, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2. 

Bold  shall  I  stand  in  thy  great  day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay  ? 
134 


REDEMPTION. 

Fully  absolved  through  these  I  am, 
From  sin  and  fear,  and  guilt  and  shame. 

3. 

When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
E'en  then  this  shall  be  all  my  plea — 
Jesus  hath  lived,  hath  died  for  me. 

4. 

Thou  God  of  power,  thou  God  of  love, 
Let  the  whole  world  thy  mercy  prove; 
Now  let  thy  word  o'er  all  prevail; 
Now  take  the  spoils  of  death  and  hell. 

HYMN  145.     C.  M. 

HOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear ! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2. 

It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 
And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 

'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3. 

Dear  name,  the  rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  shield  and  hiding  place, 
My  never  failing  treasury,  filled 

With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 
135 


HYMNS. 


4. 

Jesus!  my  Shepherd,  Husband,  Friend, 
My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 

My  Lord,  my  life,  my  way,  my  end — 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 


THE    CHURCH. 

HYMN  146.     8s,  7s. 

GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Sion,  city  of  our  God : 
He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Formed  thee  for  his  own  abode ; 
On  the  rock  of  ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2. 

See  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove ; 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  t'  assuage  ? 
Grace,  which  like  the  Lord,  the  Giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3. 

Round  each  habitation  hovering, 
See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear, 

For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 
Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near. 
136 


THE    CHURCH. 

Blest  inhabitants  of  Sion, 

Washed  in  the  Kedeemer's  blood ! 
Jesus,  whom  their  souls  rely  on, 

Makes  them  kings  and  priests  to  God. 

4. 

Saviour,  if  of  Sion's  city 

I  through  grace  a  member  am, 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 

I  will  glory  in  thy  name : 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 

All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show; 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure, 

None  but  Sion's  children  know. 

HYMN  147.    L.  M. 

TRIUMPHANT  Sion!-  lift  thy  head 
From  dust,  and  darkness,  and  the  dead : 
Though  humbled  long,  awake  at  length, 
And  gird  thee  with  thy  Saviour's  strength. 

2. 

Put  all  thy  beauteous  garments  on, 
\nd  let  thy  excellence  be  known : 
Deck'd  in  the  robes  of  righteousness, 
The  world  thy  glories  shall  confess. 

3. 

Xo  more  shall  foes  unclean  invade, 
And  fill  thy  hallow'd  walls  with  dread; 
No  more  shall  hell's  insulting  host 
Their  victory  and  thy  sorrows  boast. 
137 


HYMNS. 
4. 

God  from  on  high  has  heard  thy  prayer, 
His  hand  thy  ruins  shall  repair : 
Nor  will  thy  watchful  Monarch  cease 
To  guard  thee  in  eternal  peace. 

HYMN  148.     S.  M. 

ILOYE  thy  kingdom,  Lord, 
The  house  of  thine  abode, 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  his  most  precious  blood. 

2. 

I  love  thy  Church,  0  God; 

Her  walls  before  thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye, 

And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

*       3. 

If  e'er  to  bless  thy  sons, 

My  voice  or  hands  deny, 
These  hands  let  useful  skill  forsake, 

This  voice  in  silence  die. 

4. 

If  e'er  my  heart  forget 

Her  welfare,  or  her  woe, 
Let  every  joy  this  heart  forsake, 

And  every  grief  o'erfLow. 

5. 

For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 

Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 
138 


THE   CHURCH. 
6. 

Beyond  my  highest  joy 
I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 

Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

7. 

Jesus,  thou  Friend  divine, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 

Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

8. 

Sure  as  thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Sion  shall  be  given, 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 

And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

HYMN  149.     C.  M. 

THE  Lord,  the  only  God,  is  great, 
And  greatly  to  be  praised 
In  Sion,  on  whose  happy  mount 
His  sacred  throne  is  raised. 

2. 

In  Sion  we  have  seen  perform'd 

A  work  that  was  foretold, 
In  pledge  that  God,  for  times  to  come, 

His  city  will  uphold. 

3. 

Let  Sion's  mount  with  joy  resound; 

Her  daughters  all  be  taught 
In  songs  his  judgments  to  extol, 

Who  this  deliverance  wrought. 
139 


HYMNS. 
4. 

Compass  her  walls  in  solemn  pomp, 
Your  eyes  quite  round  her  cast; 

Count  all  her  towers,  and  see  if  there 
You  find  one  stone  displaced. 

5. 

Her  forts  and  palaces  survey, 

Observe  their  order  well, 
That  to  the  ages  yet  to  come 

His  wonders  you  may  tell. 

6. 

This  G-od  is  ours,  and  will  be  ours, 
Whilst  we  in  him  confide ; 

Who,  as  he  has  preserved  us  now, 
Till  death  will  be  our  guide. 

HYMN  150.     C.  M. 

O'T  WAS  a  joyful  sound  to  hear 
Our  tribes  devoutly  say, 
Up,  Israel,  to  the  temple  haste, 
And  keep  your  festal-day ! 

2. 

At  Salem's  courts  we  must  appear, 
With  our  assembled  powers, 

In  strong  and  beauteous  order  ranged 
Like  her  united  towers. 

3. 

'T  is  thither,  by  divine  command, 

The  tribes  of  God  repair, 
Before  his  ark  to  celebrate 

His  Name  with  praise  and  prayer. 
140 


THE   CHURCH. 
4. 

0,  ever  pray  for  Salem's  peace; 

For  they  shall  prosp'rous  be, 
Thou  holy  city  of  our  God, 

Who  bear  true  love  to  thee. 

5. 

May  peace  within  thy  sacred  walls 

A  constant  guest  be  found; 
With  plenty  and  prosperity 

Thy  palaces  be  crown 'd. 

6. 

For  my  dear  brethren's  sake,  and  friends 

No  less  than  brethren  dear, 
I'll  pray — May  peace  in  Salem's  towers 

A  constant  guest  appear. 

HYMN  151.     8s,  7s. 

CHILDREN  of  one  common  Father, 
Low  before  thy  face  we  bow; 
By  the  Holy  Spirit  gather 

Every  heart  to  worship  now; 
Thou,  in  tenderness,  art  seeking 

Worship  from  thy  children  dear; 
May  our  lips,  thy  love  repeating, 
Yield  the  praise  thou  lov'st  to  hear. 

2. 

Abba,  Father,  we  adore  thee, 

Sweet  paternal  love  is  thine; 
We  delight  to  sing  thy  glory, 

And  thy  excellence  divine; 
141 


HYMNS. 

Thou  hast  loved  us,  still  art  loving, 
And  thy  love  will  never  end; 

Every  earthly  thought  removing, 
Now  let  souls  in  worship  blend. 

3. 

Hallelujah!  Lord  Almighty! 

God  of  grace,  and  truth,  and  love; 
Praises,  through  thy  Son,  delight  thee, 

Rising  up  to  heaven  above ; 
Perfumed  by  the  holy  incense 

Of  his  peerless,  precious  name, 
While  the  Holy  Spirit's  presence 

Keeps  alive  the  hallowed  flame. 

4. 

Hallelujah!  God  and  Father! 

Praise,  adoring  praise,  be  thine ! 
Praises  now,  and  praise  for  ever, 

Praise  exalted  and  divine ! 
Hallelujah!  loud  the  chorus 

Shall  resound  o'er  earth  and  sea! 
Over  death  and  hell  victorious, 

Glory,  glory,  be  to  thee ! 


MISSIONS. 

HYMN  152.     7s,  6s. 

FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand; 
142 


MISSIONS. 

From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 

They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2. 

What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strewn; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3. 

Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high; 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation,  0  salvation. 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  name. 

4. 

Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 
And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 

Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  : 

Till  o'er  our  ransom'd  nature 
The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
143 


HYMXS. 


Kedeemer,  King,  Creator, 
In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 


HYMX  153.     L.  M. 

WHEN,  Lord,  to  this  our  western  land, 
Led  by  thy  providential  hand, 
Our  wandering  fathers  came, 
Their   ancient    homes,   their    friends   in 

youth, 
Sent  forth  the  heralds  of  thy  truth, 
To  keep  them  in  thy  name. 

2. 

Then,  through  our  solitary  coast, 
The  desert  features  soon  were  lost; 

Thy  temples  there  arose; 
Our  shores,  as  culture  made  them  fair, 
Were  hallowed  by  thy  rites,  by  prayer, 

And  blossomed  as  the  rose. 

3. 

And  0  may  we  repay  this  debt 
To  regions  solitary  yet 

Within  our  spreading  land ; 
There,  brethren,  from  our  common  home, 
Still  westward,  like  our  fathers,  roam; 

Still  guided  by  thy  hand. 

4 

Saviour,  we  own  this  debt  of  love : 
0  shed  thy  spirit  from  above, 
To  move  each  Christian  breast; 
144 


MISSIONS. 

Till  heralds  shall  thy  truth  proclaim, 
And  temples  rise  to  fix  thy  name, 
Through  all  our  desert  west. 

HYM  154.     L.  M. 

JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2. 

For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  his  head; 
His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise, 
With  every  evening  sacrifice. 

3. 

People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song, 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4. 

Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest ; 
And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5. 

Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 
145 


I 


HYMNS. 
DEATH. 

HYMN  155.     S.  M. 

T  is  not  death  to  die; 

To  leave  this  wearv  road, 


And  'midst  the  brotherhood  on  high 
To  be  at  home  with  God. 


It  is  not  death  to  close 

The  eye  long  dimmed  by  tears, 
And  wake,  in  glorious  repose, 

To  spend  eternal  years. 

3. 

It  is  not  death  to  bear 

The  wrench  that  sets  us  free 

From  dungeon  chain,  to  breathe  the  air 
Of  boundless  liberty. 

4. 

It  is  not  death  to  fling 

Aside   this  sinful  dust, 
And  rise,  on  strong,  exulting  wing, 

To  live  among  the  just. 


.    Jesus,  thou  Prince  of  life ! 

Thy  chosen  cannot  die ; 
«    Like  thee,  they  conquer  in  the  strife, 

To  reign  with  thee  on  high. 
146 


DEATH. 

IIYMX  156.     lis. 

I  "WOULD  not  live  alway:  I  ask  not  to 
stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er 

the  way; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us 

here 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough 
for  its  cheer. 


I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fetter'd  by 
sin, 

Temptation  without  and  corruption 
within : 

E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled 
with  fears, 

And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  peni- 
tent tears. 


I  would  not  live  alway;  no,  welcome  the 

tomb: 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not 

its  gloom; 
There,  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me 

arise 
To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the 

skies. 

147 


HYMNS. 

HYMN"  157.    12s,  lis. 

THOU  art  gone  to  the  grave!   but  we 
will  not  deplore  thee, 
Though  sorrows  and  darkness  encom- 
pass the  tomb : 
The  Saviour  has  passed  through  its  portal 
before  thee, 
And  the  lamp  of  his  love  is  thy  guide 
through  the  gloom. 


Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave !  we  no  longer 
behold  thee, 
IsTor  tread  the  rough  path  of  the  world 
by  thy  side ; 
But  the  wide  arms  of  Mercy  are  spread  to 
enfold  thee, 
And  sinners  may  hope,  since  the  Sinless 
has  died. 


Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave !  and,  its  man- 
sion forsaking, 
Perhaps   thy  weak   spirit  in  fear  lin- 
gered long; 
But  the  sunshine  of  Paradise  beamed  on 
thy  waking, 
And   the   sound  which   thou   heard'st 
was  the  seraphim's  song. 
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DEATH. 
4. 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave !  but  'twere 
wrong  to  deplore  thee, 
For  God  was  thy  ransom,  thy  guardian, 
thy  guide : 
He  gave  thee,  he  took  thee,  and  he  will 
restore  thee; 
And  death  has   no    sting,   since    tuie 
Saviour  has  died. 

HYMX  158.     L.  M. 

ASLEEP  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep! 
From  which  none  ever  wake  to  weep; 
A  calm  and  undisturb'd  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2. 

Asleep  in  Jesus!  0  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet; 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 
That  death  hath  lost  its  painful  sting  i 

3. 

Asleep  in  Jesus !  peaceful  rest, 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest; 
No  fear,  no  woe  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4. 

Asleep  in  Jesus !  0  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be ! 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 
Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 
149 


HYMNS. 
5. 

Asleep  in  Jesus !  far  from  thee 
Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be ; 
But  there  is  still  a  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  wake  to  weep. 

HYMN  159.     C.  M. 

HEAR  what  the  voice  from  heaven  de- 
clares 
To  those  in  Christ  who  die : 
Released  from  all  their  earthly  cares, 
They'll  reign  with  him  on  high. 

2. 

Then  why  lament  departed  friends, 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
Death's  but  the  servant  Jesus  sends 

To  call  us  to  his  arms. 

3. 

If  sin  be  pardon'd,  we're  secure, 

Death  hath  no  sting  beside ; 
The  law  gave  sin  its  strength  and  power, 

But  Christ,  our  ransom,  died. 

4. 

The  grave  of  all  his  saints  he  bless'd, 

When  in  the  grave  he  lay: 
And,  rising  thence,  their  hopes  he  raised 

To  everlasting  day. 

5. 

Then,  joyfully,  while  life  we  have, 
To  Christ,  our  life,  we'll  sing, 
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DEATH. 

Where  is  thy  victory,  0  grave  ? 
And  where,  0  death,  thy  sting? 

HYMN  160.     S.  M. 

SERVANT  of  God,  well  done! 
Rest  from  thy  loved  employ; 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won, 
Enter  thy  Master's  joy. 

*. 
At  midnight  came  the  cry, 

"To  meet  thy  God  prepare!" 
He  woke — and  caught  his  Captain's  eye; 

Strong  both  in  faith  and  prayer. 

3. 

Tranquil  amidst  alarms, 

It  found  him  in  the  field, 
A  veteran  slumbering  on  his  arms, 

Beneath  his  red-cross  shield. 


His  sword  was  in  his  hand, 
Still  warm  with  recent  fight, 

Ready  that  moment,  at  command, 
Through  rock  and  steel  to  smite. 

5. 

His  spirit,  with  a  bound, 
Left  its  encumbering  clay; 

His  tent,  at  sunrise,  on  the  ground, 
A  darkened  ruin  lay. 
151 


HYMNS. 
6. 

The  pains  of  death  are  past, 

Labor  and  sorrow  cease; 
And  life's  long  warfare  closed  at  last, 

His  soul  is  found  in  peace. 

7. 

Soldier  of  Christ,  well  done ! 

Praise  be  thy  new  employ; 
And  while  eternal  ages  run, 

Eest  in  thy  Saviour's  joy. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

HYMN  161.     C.  M. 

ALL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name ! 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 
Ye  ransom'd  from  the  fall, 

Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


Hail  him  ye  heirs  of  David's  line, 
Whom  David  Lord  did  call, 

The  God  incarnate !  Man  Divine ! 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 
152 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


Sinners  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 
The  wormwood  and  the  gall; 

Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

5. 

Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

6. 

Oh,  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng 

We  at  his  feet  may  fall ; 
"We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

HYMN  162.     8s,  7s. 

GOD  of  mercy  and  compassion, 
Look  with  pity  on  my  pain; 
Hear  a  mournful  broken  spirit 

Prostrate  at  thy  feet  complain ; 
Many  are  my  foes,  and  mighty; 

Strength  to  conquer  I  have  none ; 
Nothing  can  uphold  my  goings, 
But  thy  blessed  self  alone. 

2. 

Saviour,  look  on  thy  beloved, 
Triumph  over  all  my  foes; 

Turn  to  heavenly  joy  my  mourning, 
Turn  to  gladness  all  my  woes: 
153 


HYMNS. 

Live,  or  die,  or  work,  or  suffer, 

Let  my  weary  soul  abide, 
In  all  changes  whatsoever, 

Sure  and  steadfast  by  thy  side. 

3. 

When  temptations  fierce  assault  me, 

When  my  enemies  I  find, 
Sin,  and  guilt,  and  death,  and  Satan, 

All  against  my  soul  combined ; 
Hold  me  up  in  mighty  waters, 

Keep  my  eye  on  things  above, 
Righteousness,  divine  atonement, 

Peace,  and  everlasting  love! 

HYMN  163.     7s. 

HARK !   the  song  of  jubilee; 
Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar, 
Or  the  fullness  of  the  sea, 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore : 
Hallelujah  !   for  the  Lord 

God  omnipotent  shall  reign ; 
Hallelujah !   let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

2. 

Hallelujah ! — hark !   the  sound, 

From  the  center  to  the  skies, 

Wakes  above,  beneath,  around, 

All  creation's  harmonies : 
See  Jehovah's  banners  furl'd; 

Sheath 'd   his   sword:     he   speaks,    'tis 
done, 

154 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 
Are  the  kingdoms  of  his  Son. 

3 

He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  illimitable  sway ; 
He  shall  reign,  when,  like  a  scroll, 

Yonder  heavens  have  pass'd  away 
Then  the  end ;   beneath  his  rod, 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall ; 
Hallelujah !    Christ  in  God, 

God  in  Christ,  is  all  in  all. 


HYM^"  164.     10s. 

ABIDE  with  me :  fast  falls  the  eventide ; 
The  darkness  deepens;  Lord,  with  me 
abide : 
When   other  helpers   fail,  and  comforts 

flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  O  abide  with  me. 

2. 

Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day : 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its   glories   pass 

away; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see ; 

0  thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

3. 

1  need  thy  presence  every  passing  hour ; 
What  but  thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's 

power  ? 

155 


HYMNS. 

Who,  like  thyself,  my  guide  and  stay  can 

be? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord,  abide 

with  me. 

4. 

I  fear  no  foe,  with  thee  at  hand  to  bless: 

His  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitter- 
ness. 

Where  is  death's  sting?  where,  grave,  thy 
victory  ? 

I  triumph  still,  if  thou  abide  with  me. 

5. 

Hold  thou  Thyself  before  my  closing  eyes; 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to 

the  skies; 
Heaven's   morning    breaks,   and   earth's 

vain  shadows  flee; 
In  life,  in  death,  0  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

HYMX  165.     C.  M. 

OTHOU  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 
I  lift  my  soul  to  thee ; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
O  Lord!  remember  me. 

2. 

When  on  my  aching,  burdened  heart, 

My  sins  lie  heavily, 
My  pardon  speak,  new  peace  impart; 

In  love  remember  me. 
156 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
3. 

Temptations  sore  obstruct  ^my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee, 
O  give  me  strength,  Lord,  as  my  day; 

For  good  remember  me. 

4. 

If  on  my  face,  for  thy  dear  name, 
Shame  and  reproach  shall  be, 

I'll  hail  reproach,  and  welcome  shame, 
If  thou  remember  me. 

5. 

When  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death 

I  wait  thy  just  decree, 
Saviour,  with  my  last  parting  breath, 

I'll  cry,  Remember  me. 

HYMN  166.     S.  M. 

IN  mercy,  not  in  wrath, 
Rebuke  me,  gracious  G-od! 
Lest,  if  thy  whole  displeasure  rise, 
I  sink  beneath  thy  rod. 

2. 

Touch'd  by  thy  quickening  power, 

My  load  of  guilt  I  feel; 
The  wounds  thy  Spirit  hath  unclosed, 

0  let  that  Spirit  heal. 

3. 

In  trouble  and  in  gloom, 
Must  I  for  ever  mourn  ? 
157 


HYMNS. 

And  wilt  thou  not,  at  length,  0  God, 
In  pitying  love  return  ? 

4. 

O  come,  ere  life  expire, 

Send  down  thy  power  to  save ; 

For  who  shall  sing  thy  Name  in  death, 
Or  praise  thee  in  the  grave  ? 

5. 

Why  should  I  doubt  thy  grace, 

Or  yield  to  dread  despair? 
Thou  wilt  fulfill  thy  promised  word, 

And  grant  me  all  my  prayer. 

HYM^"  167.     L.  P.  M. 

PEACE,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive 
moan 
Hath  taught  each  scene  the  note  of  woe ; 
Cease  thy  complaint,  suppress  thy  groan, 

And  let  thy  tears  forget  to  flow : 
Behold,  the  precious  balm  is  found, 
To  lull  thy  pain  and  heal  thy  wound. 


Come,  freely  come,  by  sin  opprest, 
On  Jesus  cast  thy  weighty  load; 

In  him  thy  refuge  find,  thy  rest, 
Safe  in  the  mercy  of  thy  God : 

Thy  God's  thy  Saviour,  glorious  word: 

0  hear,  believe,  and  bless  the  Lord. 
158 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


HYMN  168.     C.  M. 


ON"  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2. 

Oh,  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight! 
Sweet  fields  arrayed  in  living  green, 

And  rivers  of  delight! 

3. 

O'er  all  those  wide,  extended  plains, 

Shines  one  eternal  day; 
There  God  the  Son  forever  reigns, 

And  scatters  night  away. 

4. 

No  chilling  winds,  nor  poisonous  breath, 
Can  reach  that  healthful  shore; 

Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 

5. 

When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  forever  blest? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 

And  in  his  bosom  rest? 

6. 

Filled  with  delight,  my  raptured  soul 
Would  here  no  longer  stay; 
159 


HYMNS. 

Though  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll. 
Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 

HYMN  169.     7s. 

SINNEKS!    turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why: 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live : 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 
Asks  the  work  of  his  own  hands; 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures!    why 
Will  ye  cross  his  love,  and  die? 

2. 

Sinners !    turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you  why: 
God,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
That  ye  might  for  ever  live : 
Will  you  let  him  die  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 
Why,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die? 

3. 

Sinners!   turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  why: 
He  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove — 
Wooed  you  to  embrace  his  love. 
Will  ye  not  the  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 
160 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

"Why,  ye  long-sought  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  grieve  your  God,  and  die? 

HYMN  170.     C.  M. 

0  RENDER  thanks  and  bless  the  Lord, 
Invoke  his  sacred  Name ; 
Acquaint  the  nations  with  his  deeds, 
His  matchless  deeds  proclaim. 

Sing  to  his  praise  in  lofty  hymns, 
His  wondrous  works  rehearse  ; 

Make  them  the  theme  of  your  discourse, 
And  subject  of  your  verse. 

3. 

Rejoice  in  his  almighty  Name, 

Alone  to  be  adored; 
And  let  their  hearts  o'erflow  with  joy, 
at  humbly  seek  the  Lord. 

4. 

Seek  ye  the  Lord,  his  saving  strength 

Devoutly  still  implore; 
And,  where  he's  ever  present,  seek 

His  face  for  evermore. 


The  wonders  that  his  hands  have  wrought 

Keep  thankfully  in  mind  ; 
The  righteous  statutes  of  his  mouth, 

And  laws  to  us  assign 'd. 
161 


HYMNS. 

HYMN  171.     C.  M. 

OFOR  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
A  calm  and  heavenly  frame  ! 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb ! 

2. 

Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew, 
When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 

Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 

3. 

What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoyed; 

How  sweet  their  memory  still ; 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void 

The  world  can  never  fill. 

4. 

Eeturn,  0  holy  Dove  !  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 

And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5. 

The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 

And  worship  onl}T  thee. 

6. 

So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 
Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 

So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 
162 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

HYMN  172.    L.  M. 

HE'S    blest,   whose   sins   have   pardon 
gain'd, 
Ko  more  in  judgment  to  appear ; 
Whose  guilt  remission  has  obtain'd, 
And  whose  repentance  is  sincere. 

2. 

No  sooner  I  my  wound  disclosed, 
The  guilt  that  tortured  me  within, 

But  thy  forgiveness  interposed, 

And  mercy's  healing  balm  pour'd  in. 

3. 

Sorrows  on  sorrows  multiplied 

The  harden'd  sinner  shall  confound; 

But  them  who  in  His  truth  confide, 
Blessings  of  mercy  shall  surround. 

4. 

His  saints,  that  have  performed  his  laws, 
Their  life  in  triumph  shall  employ ; 

Let  them,  as  they  alone  have  cause, 
In  grateful  raptures  shout  for  joy. 

HYMN  173.     C.  M. 

AWAKE,  my  soul !  stretch  every  nerve, 
And  press  with  vigor  on  : 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 
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HYMNS. 
2. 

'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 
That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 

'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

3. 

A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 

And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

4. 

Bless'd  Saviour !  introduced  hy  thee, 

Have  we  our  race  begun ; 
And,  crowned  with  victory,  at  thy  feet 

We'll  lay  our  laurels  down. 

HYMX  174.     7s. 

OOFTLY  now  the  light  of  day 
kJ  Fades  upon  my  sight  away ; 
Free  from  care,  from  labor  free, 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  thee : 

2. 

Thou,  whose  all-pervading  eye 
Nought  escapes,  without,  within, 

Pardon  each  infirmity, 
Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

3. 

Soon,  for  me,  the  light  of  day 
Shall  for  ever  pass  away ; 
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MISCELLANEOUS. 

Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  thee : 

4. 

Thon  who,  sinless,  vet  hast  known 

All  of  man's  infirmity; 
Then,  from  thine  eternal  throne, 

Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 

HYMN  175.     C.  M. 

GOD  of  our  fathers,  by  whose  hand 
Thy  people  still  are  blest, 
Be  with  us  through  our  pilgrimage ; 
Conduct  us  to  our  rest. 

2. 

Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 
Our  wandering  footsteps  guide  ; 

Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

3. 

0  spread  thy  sheltering  wings  around, 
Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 

And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

4. 

Such  blessings  from  thy  gracious  hand 
Our  humble  prayers  implore  ; 

And  thou,  the  Lord,  shalt  be  our  God, 
And  portion  evermore. 
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HYMNS. 

HYMN  176.    L.  M. 

JESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  ? 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  thro'  endless  days? 

2. 

Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  night  disown  each  radiant  star. 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  he, 
Bright  Morning  Star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

3. 

Ashamed  of  Jesus!  0,  as  soon 
Let  morning  blush  to  own  the  sun; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

4. 

Ashamed  of  Jesus!  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend ! 
l!s~o ;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

5. 

Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  empty  pride; 
I'll  boast  a  Saviour  crucified; 
And,  0,  may  this  my  portion  be, 
My  Saviour  not  ashamed  of  me  ! 

HYMX  177.     7s,  6s,  8s. 

JESUS,  let  thy  pitying;  eye 
Call  back  a  wandering  sheep; 
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MISCELLANEOUS. 

False  to  thee,  like  Peter,  I 
Would  fain,  like  Peter,  weep : 

Let  me  be  by  grace  restored, 
On  me  be  all  its  freeness  shown : 

Turn  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 
And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

2. 

See  me,  Saviour,  from  above, 

Nor  suffer  me  to  die; 
Life,  and  happiness,  and  love, 

Smile  in  thy  gracious  eye ; 
Speak  the  reconciling  word, 

And  let  thy  mercy  melt  me  down ; 
Turn  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

3. 

Look,  as  when  thy  pitying  eye 

Was  closed,  that  we  might  live ; 
"  Father,"  at  the  point  to  die, 

My  Saviour  gasped,  "  forgive  !" 
Surely  with  that  dying  word, 

He  turns,  and  looks,  and  cries,  "  'Tis 
done!" 
0  my  loving,  bleeding  Lord, 

This  breaks  my  heart  of  stone. 

HYMN  178.     C.  M. 

THY  chastening  wrath,  0  Lord,  restrain, 
Though  I  deserve  it  all ; 
Nor  let  on  me  the  heavy  storm 
Of  thy  displeasure  fall. 
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HYMNS. 
2. 

My  sins,  which  to  a  deluge  swell, 

My  sinking  head  o'erflow, 
And,  for  my  feeble  strength  to  bear, 

Too  vast  a  burden  grow. 

3. 

But,  Lord,  before  thy  searching  eyes 

All  my  desires  appear; 
The  groanings  of  my  burden'd  soul 

Have  reach'd  thine  open  ear. 

4. 

Forsake  me  not,  0  Lord,  my  God, 

Xor  far  from  me  depart : 
Make  haste  to  my  relief,  0  thou 

Who  my  salvation  art. 

HYMN  179.     C.  M. 

GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
His  wonders  to  perform; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2. 

Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 

And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3. 

Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 

In  blessings  on  your  head. 
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MISCELLANEOUS. 
4. 

Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 
But  trust  him  for  his  grace : 

Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5. 

His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 

But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6. 

Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 
And  scan  his  work  in  vain ; 

God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

HYM1S"  180.    L.  M. 

THOUGH  I  should  seek  to  wash  me 
clean 
In  water  of  the  driven  snow, 
My  soul  would  yet  its  spot  retain, 
And  sink  in  conscious  guilt  and  woe ; 

2. 

The  Spirit,  in  his  power  divine, 

Would  cast  my  vaunting  soul  to  earth, 

Expose  the  foulness  of  its  sin, 

And  show  the  vileness  of  its  worth. 

3. 

Ah,  not  like  erring  man  is  God, 

That  men  to  answer  him  should  dare; 
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HYMNS. 

Condemn'd,  and  into  silence  awed, 
They  helpless  stand  before  his  bar. 

4. 

There,  must  a  Mediator  plead, 

Who  God  and  man  may  both  embrace  : 
With  God,  for  man,  to  intercede, 

And  give  to  man  the  purchased  grace. 

5. 

And  lo !   the  Son  of  God  is  slain 
To  be  this  Mediator  crowned : 

In  him,  my  soul,  be  cleansed  from  stain, 
In  him  thy  righteousness  be  found ! 

HYMN  181.     8s,  7s. 

SAVIOUR,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal ; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing ; 

Thou  canst  save  and  thou  canst  heal. 
Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrow  past  us  fly, 
Angel-guards  from  thee  surround  us ; 
We  are  safe  if  thou  art  nigh. 

Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  thee ; 
Thou  art  He  who,  never  weary, 

Watchest  where  thy  people  be. 
Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us, 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 

Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom. 
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MISCELLANEOUS. 

HYMX  182.     8s,  7s. 

OXE  there  is,  above  all  others, 
Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend ; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 

Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end: 
They  who  once  his  kindness  prove, 
Find  it  everlasting  love  ! 

2. 

Which,  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 
Could  or  would  have  shed  their  blood? 

But  our  Jesus  died  to  have  us 
Reconciled  in  him  to  God : 

This  was  boundless  love  indeed ; 

Jesus  is  a  Friend  in  need. 

3. 

When  he  lived  on  earth  abased, 
Friend  of  Sinners  was  his  name ; 

Now,  above  all  glory  raised, 
He  rejoices  in  the  same : 

Still  he  calls  them  brethren,  friends, 

And  to  all  their  wants  attends. 

4. 

0  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften  ! 

Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love ; 
We,  alas  !  forget  too  often, 

What  a  Friend  we  have  above ; 
But,  when  home  our  souls  are  brought, 
We  will  love  thee  as  we  ousrht. 
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HYMNS. 

HYMN  183.     L.  M. 

STAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay, 
Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite : 
Cast  not  a  sinner  quite  away, 
Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2. 

Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been, 
Of  all  who  e'er  thy  grace  received; 

Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen, 
Ten    thousand     times     thy     goodness 
grieved ; 

3. 

Yet,  0,  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 
In  honor  of  my  great  High-priest ; 

Nor,  in  thy  righteous  anger,  swear 
I  shall  not  see  thy  people's  rest. 

4. 

0  Lord,  my  weary  soul  release, 
Upraise  me  by  thy  gracious  hand ; 

Guide  me  into  thy  perfect  peace, 
And  bring  me  to  the  promised  land. 

HYMN  184.     L.  M. 

HE'S    blest,   whose   sins   have   pardon 
gain'd, 
No  more  in  judgment  to  appear, 
Whose  guilt  remission  has  obtain'd, 
And  whose  repentance  is  sincere. 
172 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


No  sooner  I  my  wound  disclosed, 
The  guilt  that  tortured  me  within, 

But  thy  forgiveness  interposed, 

And  mercy's  healing  balm  pour'd  in. 

3. 

Sorrows  on  sorrows  multiplied, 

The  harden'd  sinner  shall  confound; 

But  them  who  in  his  truth  confide, 
Blessings  of  mercy  shall  surround. 

4. 

His  saints  that  have  perform'd  his  laws, 
Their  life  in  triumph  shall  employ ; 

Let  them,  as  they  alone  have  cause, 
In  grateful  raptures  shout  for  joy. 

HYMN  185.     C.  M. 

0  HAPPY  is  the  man  who  hears 
Religion's  warning  voice, 
And  Avho  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice. 

2. 

For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold ; 
More  precious  are  her  bright  rewards 

Than  gems,  or  stores  of  gold. 

3. 

Her  right  hand  offers  to  the  just 
Immortal,  happy  days ; 
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HYMNS. 

Her  left,  imperishable  wealth 
And  heavenly  crowns  displays. 

4. 

And,  as  her  holy  labors  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 

And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

HYMN  186.    L.  M. 

LET  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art, 
My  Saviour,  my  eternal  rest; 
Then  only  will  this  longing  heart 
Be  fully  and  for  ever  blest. 

2. 

Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art, 
Thy  unveiled  glory  to  behold ; 
Then  only  will  this  wandering  heart 
Cease  to  be  false  to  thee,  and  cold. 

3. 

Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art, 
Where  spotless  saints  thy  name  adore ; 
Then  only  will  this  sinful  heart 
Be  evil  and  defiled  no  more. 

4. 

Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art, 
Where  none  can  die,  where  none  remove 
There  neither  life  nor  death  will  part 
Me  from  thy  presence  and  thy  love. 
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MISCELLANEOUS. 

HYMN  187.     8s,  7s,  4s. 

COME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 
Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
And  his  heart  with  love  runs  o'er; 

He  is  able, 
He  is  willing :  doubt  no  more. 

2. 

Come,  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome, 

God's  free  bounty  glorify ; 
True  belief  and  true  repentance, 

Every  grace  that  brings  you  nigh, 
Without  money, 

Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

3. 

Come,  ye  weary,  heavy-laden, 

Lost  and  ruin'd  by  the  fall, 
If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 

You  will  never  come  at  all: 
Not  the  righteous, 

Sinners  Jesus  came  to  calL 

4. 

Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Your  Redeemer  prostrate  lies ; 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him ! 
Hear  him  cry,  before  he  dies, 

"Itisfinish'd!" 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice? 
175 


HYMNS. 


Lo !  th'  incarnate  God,  ascending, 
Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood ; 

Venture  on  him,  venture  wholly, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude ; 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

6. 

Saints  and  angels,  join'd  in  concert, 
Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb ; 

"While  the  blissful  courts  of  heaven 
Sweetly  echo  with  his  name ; 

Hallelujah! 
Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 

HYMX  188.     C.  M. 

AS  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams, 
When  heated  in  the  chase; 
So  longs  my  soul,  0  God,  for  thee, 
And  thy  refreshing  grace. 

2. 

For  thee,  my  God,  the  living  God, 

My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine ; 
0  when  shall  I  behold  thy  face, 

Thou  Majesty  divine? 

3. 

Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul? 

Trust  God;  who  will  employ 
His  aid  for  thee,  and  change  these  sighs 

To  thankful  hvmns  of  jo  v. 
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MISCELLANEOUS. 
4. 

God  of  my  strength,  how  long  shall  I 
Like  one  forgotten,  mourn, 

Forlorn,  forsaken,  and  exposed 
To  my  oppressor's  scorn? 

5. 

Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul '! 

Hope  still ;  and  thou  shalt  sing 
The  praise  of  him  who  is  thy  God, 

Thy  health's  eternal  spring. 

HYMX  189.     S.  M. 

A  CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 
A  God  to  glorify ; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky : 

2. 

From  youth  to  hoary  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfill : 
0  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 

To  do  my  Master's  will. 

3. 

Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live, 
And  0  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 

A  strict  account  to  give. 

4. 

Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely : 
Assured  if  I  my  trust  betray, 

I  shall  for  ever  die. 
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HYMNS. 

HYMN  190.     S.  M. 

PART  I. 

HAVE  mercy,  Lord,  on  me, 
As  thou  wert  ever  kind ; 
Let  me,  oppress'd  with  loads  of  guilt, 
Thy  wonted  mercy  find. 

3. 

Wash  off  my  foul  offense, 
And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin; 

For  I  confess  my  crime,  and  see 
How  great  my  guilt  has  been. 

3. 

Against  thee,  Lord,  alone, 

And  only  in  thy  sight, 
Have  I  transgress'd;     and,   though  con- 
demn'd, 

Must  own  thy  judgment  right. 

4. 

In  guilt  each  part  was  form'd 

Of  all  this  sinful  frame; 
In  guilt  I  was  conceived,  and  born 

The  heir  of  sin  and  shame. 

PART  II. 

With  hyssop  purge  me,  Lord, 

And  so  I  clean  shall  be : 
I  shall  with  snow  in  whiteness  vie, 

When  purified  by  thee. 
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MISCELLANEOUS. 
2. 

Make  me  to  hear  with  joy 

Thy  kind  forgiving  voice ; 
That  so  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broke 

May  with  fresh  strength  rejoice. 

3. 

Blot  out  my  crying  sins, 

Nor  me  in  anger  view  : 
Create  in  me  a  heart  that's  clean, 

An  upright  mind  renew. 

4. 

Withdraw  not  thou  thy  help, 

Nor  cast  me  from  thy  sight ; 
Nor  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  take 

His  everlasting  flight. 

HYMN  191.     L.  M. 

THE  countless  multitude  on  high, 
That  tune  their  songs  to  Jesus'  name, 
All  merit  of  their  own  deny, 

And  Jesus'  worth  alone  proclaim. 

2. 

Firm  on  the  ground  of  sovereign  grace, 
They  stand  before  Jehovah's  throne; 

The  only  song  in  which  blest  place 
Is,  "  Thou  art  worthy !  thou  alone." 

3. 

While  thus  the  ransom'd  myriads  shout, 
"  Amen  "  the  holy  angels  cry ; 

"  Amen,  Amen,"  resounds  throughout 
The  boundless  regions  of  the  sky. 
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HYMNS. 
4. 

Let  us  with  joy  adopt  the  strain 
We  hope  to  sing  for  ever  there, 

"Worthy's  the  Lamb  for  sinners  slain; 
Worthy  alone  the  crown  to  wear  ! " 

5. 

Without  one  thought  that's  good  to  plead, 
Oh !   what  could  shield  us  from  despair 

But  this,  though  we  are  vile  indeed, 
The  Lord  our  Righteousness  is  there. 

HYMN  192.    L.  M. 

SUN"  of  my  soul,  thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  thou  be  near : 
0  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise, 
To  hide  thee  from  thy  servant's  eyes. 

2. 

When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 
Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast ! 

3. 

Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  thee  I  cannot  live  : 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4. 

If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  thine 
Have  spurned,  to-day,  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin ; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 
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MISCELLANEOUS. 
5. 

Watch  by  the  sick :  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  thy  boundless  store. 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep,  to-night, 
Like  infants'  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

6. 

Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take : 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  thy  love 
We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above. 

HYMN  193.     S.  M. 

MY  soul,  be  on  thy  guard; 
Ten  thousand  foes  arise ; 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2. 

0  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray; 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 

And  help  divine  implore. 

3. 

Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 
Nor  lay  thine  armor  down : 

Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 

4. 

Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 
Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God; 

He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
Up  to  his  blest  abode. 
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HYMNS. 

HYMST  194.     S.  M. 

THE  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 
Is  whispering,  Sinner,  come : 
The   Bride,  the    Church  of  Christ,  pro- 
claims 
To  all  his  children,  Come. 

2. 

Let  him  that  heareth,  say 

To  all  about  him,  Come : 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 

To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come. 

3. 

Yes,  whosoever  will, 

O  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life : 

'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4. 

Lo,  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  I  quickly  come. 
Lord!  even  so;  I  wait  thy  hour: 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  come. 

HYME"  195.     C.  M. 

ALAS!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed? 
And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I? 

2. 

"Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  have  done 
He  groaned  upon  the  tree? 

182 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

Amazing  pity !  grace  unknown ! 
And  love  beyond  degree ! 

3. 

Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  God,  the  mighty  Maker,  died, 

For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 

4. 

Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 
While  his  dear  cross  appears, 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  mine  eyes  in  tears. 

5. 

But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 

'T  is  all  that  I  can  do. 

HYMN  196.     C.  M. 

THE  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord, 
Vouchsafes  to  be  my  guide ; 
The  shepherd,  by  whose  constant  care 
My  wants  are  all  supplied. 

2. 

In  tender  grass  he  makes  me  feed, 

And  gently  there  repose: 
Then  leads  me  to  cool  shades,  and  where 

Refreshing  water  flows. 
183 


HYMNS. 
3. 

He  does  my  wandering  soul  reclaim, 

And,  to  his  endless  praise, 
Instruct  with  humble  zeal  to  walk 

In  his  most  righteous  ways. 

4. 

1  pass  the  gloomy  vale  of  death 

From  fear  and  danger  free; 
For  there  his  aiding  rod  and  staff 

Defend  and  comfort  me. 

5. 

Since  God  doth  thus  his  wondrous  love 

Through  all  my  life  extend, 
That  life  to  him  I  will  devote, 

And  in  his  service  spend. 

HYMN  197.    L.  M. 

OLOKD,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope, 
The  highest  orb  of  heaven  transcends, 
Thy  sacred  truth's  unmeasured  scope 
Beyond  the  spreading  sky  extends. 

2. 

Thy  justice  like  the  hills  remains, 

Unfathom'd  depths  thy  judgments  are; 

Thy  providence  the  world  sustains, 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  care. 

3. 

Since  of  thy  goodness  all  partake, 
With  what  assurance  should  the  just 

Thy  sheltering  wings  their  refuge  make, 
And  saints  to  thy  protection  trust ! 

184 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
4. 

Such  guests  shall  to  thy  courts  be  led, 

To  banquet  on  thy  love's  repast; 
And  drink,  as  from  a  fountain's  head, 

Of  joys  that  shall  for  ever  last. 
s. 
With  thee  the  springs  of  life  remain, 

Thy  presence  is  eternal  day; 
0  let  thy  saints  thy  favor  gain, 

To  upright  hearts  thy  truth  display. 

HYMN"  198.     7s. 

SENDER,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep, 
Wake,  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep; 
Raise  thy  spirit,  dark  and  dead, 
Jesus  waits  his  light  to  shed. 

2. 

Wake  from  sleep,  arise  from  death, 
See  the  bright  and  living  path: 
Watchful  tread  that  path;  be  wise, 
Leave  thy  folly,  seek  the  skies. 

3. 

Leave  thy  folly,  cease  from  crime, 
From  this  hour  redeem  thy  time; 
Life  secure  without  delay, 
Evil  is  the  mortal  day. 

4. 

Be  not  blind  and  foolish  still ; 
Called  of  Jesus,  learn  his  will; 
Jesus  calls  from  death  and  night, 
Jesus  waits  to  shed  his  light. 

185 


HYMNS. 

HYMN  199.     7s. 

HASTEN",  sinner,  to  be  wise: 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ! 
Wisdom,  if  you  still  despise, 
Harder  is  it  to  be  won. 

2. 

Hasten  mercy  to  implore ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er, 

Ere  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 

3. 

Hasten,  sinner,  to  return; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn, 

Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4. 

Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
Lest  perdition  thee  arrest, 

Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 

HYMN  200.     H.  M. 

•LOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow; 
The  gladly  solemn  sound 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come, 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

2. 

Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 
Has  full  atonement  made ; 

186 


B1 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

Ye  weary  spirits,  rest; 

Ye  mourning  souls,  be  glad: 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come, 
Keturn,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

3. 

Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoningLamb ; 
Redemption  by  his  blood 

Through  all  the  world  proclaim : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come, 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

HYMN  201.     S.  M. 

0  WHERE  shall  rest  be  found, 
Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean's  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2. 

The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  : 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 

Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3. 

Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years; 

And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4. 

There  is  a  death  whose  pang 
Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath; 

187 


HYMNS. 

0  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death ! 

5. 

Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 
Teach  us  that  death  to  shun, 

Lest  we  be  banished  from  thy  face, 
And  evermore  undone. 

hym;nt  202.    C.  P.  M. 

JOEsT'D  in  the  bonds  of  faith  and  love, 
With  saints  on  earth,  and  saints  above, 
One  spirit  with  our  Lord, 
In  happy  union  here  we  meet, 
To  worship  at  the  Saviour's  feet, 
And  own  his  work  and  word. 

2. 

Thy  gracious  promise,  Lord,  impart, 
Display  thy  power  in  every  heart, 

And  shed  thy  blessing  round. 
Oh !  may  thy  truth  our  spirits  cheer, 
Confirm  our  hope,  dispel  our  fear, 

And  make  our  joys  abound. 

HYMX  203.     C.  M. 

I  HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
"  Come  unto  me  and  rest; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  my  breast:" 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 
Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad; 
188 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

I  found  in  him  a  resting-place, 
And  he  has  made  me  glad. 

2. 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living-water !  thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live. 
I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream : 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  him. 

3. 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"I  am  this  dark  world's  light: 
Look  unto  me :   thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright." 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  him  my  Star,  my  Sun ; 
And  in  that  light  of  life  I'll  walk 

Till  all  my  journey's  done. 

HYMX  204.     7s,  6s. 

I  LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 
The  Spotless  Lamb  of  God; 
He  bears  them  all  and  frees  us 

From  the  accursed  load : 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White  in  his  blood  most  precious, 
Till  not  a  stain  remains. 
189 


HYMNS. 
2. 

I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus; 

All  fullness  dwells  in  him; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem: 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

He  all  my  sorrow  shares. 

3 

I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus, 

This  weary  soul  of  mine ; 
His  right  hand  me  embraces, 

I  on  his  breast  recline. 
I  love  the  name  of  Jesus, 

Immanuel,  Christ,  the  Lord; 
Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes, 

His  name  abroad  is  poured. 

HYMN  205.    L.  M. 

HARK,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord; 
'Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  his  word; 
Jesus  speaks,  he  speaks  to  thee : 
"Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me? 

2. 

"  I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 
And  when  wounded  heal'd  thy  wound, 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turn'd  thy  darkness  into  light. 
190 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


"  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  toward  the  child  she  bare  ? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be, 
Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4. 

•4  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above, 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

5. 

"Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
TVhen  the  work  of  grace  is  done ; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shall  be : 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me?" 

6. 

Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint 
That  my  love  is  still  so  faint, 
Yet  I  love  thee  and  adore : 
0  for  grace  to  love  thee  more ! 

HYMX  206.    H.  M. 

ARISE,  my  soul,  arise; 
Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears ; 
The  bleeding  Sacrifice 

In  my  behalf  appears : 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands, 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 

2. 

He  ever  lives  above, 
For  me  to  intercede ; 
191 


HYMNS. 

His  all-redeeming  love, 

His  precious  blood,  to  plead; 
His  blood  atoned  for  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 

3. 

Five  bleeding  wounds  he  bears, 

Received  on  Calvary; 
They  pour  effectual  prayers, 

They  strongly  plead  for  me : 
Forgive  him,  O  forgive,  they  cry, 
Nor  let  that  ransom'd  sinner  die. 

4. 

My  God  is  reconciled; 

His  pard'ning  voice  I  hear : 
He  owns  me  for  his  child; 

I  can  no  longer  fear : 
With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  Father,  Abba,  Father,  cry. 

HYMN  207.     7s. 

DEPTH  of  mercy !    can  there  be 
Mercy  still  reserved  for  me? 
Can  my  God  his  wrath  forbear  ? 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners,  spare? 

2. 

I  have  long  withstood  his  grace ; 
Long  provoked  him  to  his  face; 
Would  not  hearken  to  his  calls; 
Grieved  him  by  a  thousand  falls. 

3. 

Kindled  his  relentings  are; 
Me  he  now  delights  to  spare; 
192 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


Now  my  Father's  mercies  move, 
Justice  lingers  into  love. 

4. 

Lo !   for  me  the  Saviour  stands ; 
Shows  his  wounds,  and  spreads  his  hands ; 
God  is  love !   I  know,  I  feel ; 
Jesus  weeps,  and  loves  me  still. 

HYMN  208.     8s,  7. 

JESUS,  the  Name  high  over  all, 
In  hell,  or  earth,  or  sky; 
Angels  and  men  before  it  fall, 
And  devils  fear  and  fly. 

2. 

Jesus,  the  Name  to  sinners  dear, 

The  Name  to  sinners  given; 
It  scatters  all  their  guilty  fear; 

It  turns  their  hell  to  heaven. 

3. 

Jesus  the  pris'ner's  fetters  breaks, 

And  bruises  Satan's  head ; 
Power  into  strengthless  souls  he  speaks, 

And  life  into  the  dead. 

4. 

0  that  the  world  might  taste  and  see 

The  riches  of  his  grace; 
The  arms  of  love  that  compass  me 

Would  all  mankind  embrace. 

5. 

His  only  righteousness  I  show, 
His  saving  truth  proclaim : 
193 


HYMNS. 

'T  is  all  my  business  here  below 
To  cry,  Behold  the  Lamb! 

6. 

Happy,  if  with  my  latest  breath 

I  may  but  gasp  his  name ; 
Preach  him  to  all,  and  cry  in  death, 

Behold,  behold  the  Lamb ! 

HYMN  209.     C.  M. 

MY  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
The  life  of  my  delights, 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights : 

2. 

In  darkest  shades  if  thou  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun; 
Thou  art  my  soul's  bright  morning  star, 

And  thou  my  rising  sun. 

The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
If  Jesus  shows  his  mercy  mine, 

And  whispers  I  am  his. 

4. 

My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 

At  that  transporting  word, 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way, 

To  see  and  praise  my  Lord. 
194 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
5. 

Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 
I'd  break  through  every  foe ; 

The  wings  of  love  and  arms  of  faith 
Would  bear  me  conqu'ror  through. 

HYMX  210.     L.  M. 

JUST  as  thou  art,  without  one  trace 
Of  love,  or  joy,  or  inward  grace, 
Or  meetness  for  that  heavenly  place, 
0  guilty  sinner,  come,  0  come! 

2. 

Thy  sins  I  bore  on  Calvary's  tree ; 
The  stripes  thy  clue  were  laid  on  me, 
That  peace  and  pardon  might  be  free; 
0  wretched  sinner,  come,  0  come ! 

3. 

Come,  leave  thy  burden  at  the  cross; 
Count  all  thy  gains  but  empty  dross : 
My  grace  repays  all  earthly  loss; 
0  needy  sinner,  come,  0  come! 

4. 

"The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say,  Come;" 
Rejoicing  saints  re-echo,  Come! 
Wno  faints,  who  thirsts,  who  will,  may 
come; 
Thy  Saviour  bids  thee  come,  O  come! 

HYMN  211.     C.  M. 

HO^V  sweet  a  voice  of  sov'reign  grace 
Sounds  from  the  sacred  word! 

195 


HYMNS. 

Ho !   ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 
And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 

2. 

My  soul  obeys  the  gracious  call, 

And  runs  to  this  relief; 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord; 

0  help  my  unbelief! 

3. 

To  the  blest  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  guilty  soul 

From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 

4. 

A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

Into  thine  arms  I  fall ; 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, 

My  Jesus,  and  my  all. 

HYM3T  212.     S.  M. 

I  WAS  a  wand'ring  sheep, 
I  did  not  love  the  fold; 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

1  would  not  be  controll'd; 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home ; 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 
I  loved  afar  to  roam. 


The  Shepherd  sought  his  sheep, 
•hth 
196 


The  Father  sought  his  child : 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

They  follow'd  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 
O'er  deserts,  waste  and  wild; 

They  found  me  nigh  to  death, 
Famish'd,  and  faint,  and  lone; 

They  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love, 
They  saved  the  wand'ring  one. 

3. 

Jesus  my  Shepherd  lis, 

'Twas  he  that  loved  my  soul; 
'T  was  He  that  wash'd  me  in  his  blood, 

'T  was  he  that  made  me  whole ; 
IsTo  more  a  wand'ring  sheep, 

I  love  to  be  controll'd; 
I  love  my  tender  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  love  the  peaceful  fold. 

HYM^  213.     P.  M. 

COME,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  lan- 
guish ; 
Come     to    the    mercy-seat,     fervently 
kneel; 
Here   bring  your   wounded  hearts,  here 
tell  your  anguish; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  Heaven  can- 
not heal. 

2. 

Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 
Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, 
197 


HYMNS. 

Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  say- 
ing, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  Heaven  can- 
not cure. 

3. 

Here   see  the  bread  of  life;    see  waters 
flowing 
Forth   from  the   throne  of  God,  pure 
from  above; 
Come  to  the  feast  of  love;    come,  ever 
knowing, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  Heaven  can 
remove. 

HYMN  214.    L.  M. 

JESUS,  thou  everlasting  King, 
Accept  the  tribute  which  we  bring; 
Accept  thy  well-deserved  renown, 
And  wear  our  praises  as  thy  crown. 

2. 

Let  every  act  of  worship  be 
Like  our  espousals,  Lord,  to  thee; 
Like  the  blest  hour,  when  from  above 
We  first  received  the  pledge  of  love. 

3. 

The  gladness  of  that  happy  day, 
O  may  it  ever,  ever  stay : 
Nor  let  our  faith  forsake  its  hold, 
Nor  hope  decline,  nor  love  grow  cold. 
198 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
4. 

Let  every  moment,  as  it  flies, 
Increase  thy  praise,  improve  our  joys, 
Till  we  be  raised  to  sing  thy  JSTame, 
At  the  great  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  215.     P.  M. 

PART    I. 

JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
All  to  leave  and  follow  thee, 
Vakeel,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shalt  be. 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known ; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, 
God  and  heaven  are  all  my  own 

2. 

Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me ; 

They  have  left  my  Saviour  too ; 
Human  hopes  and  looks  deceive  me, 

Thou  art  not  like  them,  untrue ; 
And  while  thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  may  scorn  me, 

Show  thy  face  and  all  is  bright. 

3. 

Go,  then,  earthly  fame  and  treasure ; 

Come  disaster,  scorn,  and  pain; 
In  thy  service  pain  is  pleasure ; 

With  thy  favor  loss  is  gain. 
199 


HYMNS. 

I  have  called  thee  Abba,  Father; 

I  have  set  my  heart  on  thee ; 
Storms  may  howl,  and  clouds  may  gather : 

All  must  work  for  good  to  me. 

PART    IT. 

Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 

'T  will  but  drive  me  to  thy  breast ; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 

Thou  canst  give  me  sweetest  rest. 
O,  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

AYliile  thy  love  is  left  to  me ; 
O,  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  thee! 

2. 

Know,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation; 

Kise  o'er  sin  and  fear  and  care ; 
Joy  to  find,  in  every  station, 

Something  still  to  do  and  bear. 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee, 

Think  what  Father's  smiles  are  thine, 
Think  that  Jesus  died  to  win  thee ; 

Child  of  heaven,  canst  thou  repine? 

3. 

Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Arm'd  by  faith,  and  wing'd  by  prayer ; 

Heaven's  eternal  days  before  thee, 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there; 

Soon  shall  close  thine  earthly  mission, 
Soon  shall  pass  thv  pilgrim  days : 
'200 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, 
Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

HYMN  216.     S.  M. 

ONE  sweetly  solemn  thought 
Comes  to  me  o'er  and  o'er,; 
I'm  nearer  to  my  home  to-day 
Than  e'er  I've  been  before  : 

2. 

Nearer  my  Father's  house, 
Where  many  mansions  be; 

Nearer  the  great  encircled  throne, 
Nearer  the  crystal  sea ; 

3. 

Nearer  the  bound  of  life, 

Where  burdens  are  laid  down; 

Nearer  resigning  every  cross, 
Nearer  the  starry  crown  : 

4. 

But  waves  of  death's  still  sea 
Roll  dark  before  my  sight, 

That  brightly  on  the  other  side 
Break  on  a  shore  of  light. 

5. 

0,  if  my  mortal  feet 

Have  almost  gained  the  brink, 
If  it  be  I  am  nearer  home 

Much  nearer  than  I  think : 
201 


HYMNS. 
6. 

Father,  perfect  my  trust, 
That  I  may  feel,  in  death, 

My  soul  her  feet  hath  firmly  set 
On  Christ,  the  Rock  of  faith ! 

HYMK  217.    P.  M. 
I VHEX  this  passing  world  is  done, 
1 1     "When  has  sunk  you  glowing  sun, 
"When  we  stand  with  Christ  in  glory, 
Looking  o'er  life's  finished  story, 
Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know, 
Xot  till  then,  how  much  I  owe. 

2. 

When  I  stand  before  the  throne, 
Dressed  in  beauty  not  my  own, 
When  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
Love  thee  with  unsinning  heart, 
Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know, 
Xot  till  then,  how  much  I  owe. 

3. 

When  the  praise  of  heaven  I  hear, 
Loud  as  thunder  to  the  ear, 
Loud  as  many  waters'  noise, 
Sweet  as  harp's  melodious  voice, 
Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know, 
Xot  till  then,  how  much  I  owe, 

HYMX.218.     CM. 

GREAT   God,  with   wonder   and   with 
praise 
On  all  thy  works  T  look ; 
202 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

But  still  thy  wisdom,  power,  and  grace, 
Shine  brightest  in  thy  hook. 

2. 

The  stars  that  in  their  courses  roll, 
Have  much  instruction  given ; 

But  thy  good  word  informs  my  soul 
How  I  may  soar  to  heaven. 

3. 

The  fields  provide  my  food,  and  show 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord ; 
But  fruits  of  life  and  glory  grow 

In  thy  most  holy  word. 

4. 

Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid, 

Here  my  best  comfort  lies ; 
Here  my  desires  are  satisfied, 

And  here  my  hopes  arise. 

5 

Lord,  make  me  understand  thy  law, 
Show  what  my  faults  have  been ; 

And  from  thy  Gospel  let  me  draw 
Pardon  for  all  my  sin. 

6. 

Here  would  I  learn  how  Christ  has  died, 

To  save  my  soul  from  hell ; 
Not  all  the  books  on  earth  beside, 

Such  heavenly  wonders  tell. 

7. 

Than  let  me  love  my  Bible  more, 
And  take  a  fresh  delight, 

203  _     — 


HYMNS. 

By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o'er, 
And  meditate  by  night. 

HYMN  219.    L.  M. 

JESUS,  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
There  they  behold  thy  mercy-seat; 
Where'er  they  seek  thee,  thou  art  found, 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 

2. 

For  thou,  within  no  walls  confined, 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind; 
Such  ever  bring  thee  where  they  come, 
And  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

3. 

Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  few, 
Thy  former  mercies  here  renew; 
Here  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  Name. 

4. 

Here  may  we  prove  the  power  of  prayer 
To  strengthen  faith,  and  sweeten  care, 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise, 
And  bring  all  heaven  before  our  eyes. 

HYMN  220.    P.  M. 

WHEN  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are 
few, 
On  him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain, 
Experienced  every  human  pain; 
*  204 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

He  feels  my  griefs,  he  sees  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2. 

If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 

From  heavenly  wisdom's  narrow  way, 

To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue, 

Or  do  the  ill  I  would  not  do ; 

Still  he  who  felt  temptation's  power 

Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3. 

When  vexing  thoughts  within  me  rise, 
And,  sore  dismayed,  my  spirit  dies ; 
Then  he  who  once  vouchsafed  to  hear 
The  midnight  agony  of  prayer, 
Shall  sweetly  soothe,  shall  gently  dry, 
The  throbbing  heart,  the  streaming  eye. 

4. 

When  sorrowing  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend, 
And  from  his  voice,  his  hand,  his  smile, 
Divides  me  for  a  little  while; 
Thou,  Saviour,  seest  the  tears  I  shed, 
For  thou  didst  weep  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 

5. 

And,  oh,  when  I  have  safely  past 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last, 
Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  bed  of  death,  for  thou  hast  died: 
Tli en  point  to  realms  of  endless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 
205 


HYMNS. 

HYMN  221.     S.  M. 

GRACE  !    'tis  a  charming  sound, 
Harmonious  to  the  ear ; 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2. 

Grace  first  contrived  a  way 

To  save  rebellious  man, 
And  all  the  means  that  grace  display, 

Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3. 

Grace  guides  my  wandering  feet 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road ; 

And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4. 

Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown 
Through  everlasting  days ; 

It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

HYMJJ  222.     7s. 

SEEK,  my  soul,  the  narrow  gate, 
Enter  ere  it  be  too  late ; 
Many  ask  to  enter  there 
When  too  late  to  offer  prayer. 

2. 

God  from  mercy's  seat  shall  rise, 
And  for  ever  bar  the  skies : 
206 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

Then,  though  sinners  cry  without, 
He  will  say,  "I  know  you  not." 

3. 

Mournfully  will  they  exclaim ; 
"  Lord,  we  have  professed  thy  name ; 
We  have  ate  with  thee,  and  heard 
Heavenly  teaching  in  thy  word." 

4. 

Vain,  alas,  will  be  their  plea, 
Workers  of  iniquity; 
Sad  their  everlasting  lot ; 
Christ  will  say,  "  I  know  you  not." 

HYMX  223.     8s,  6s. 

AWAKED  by  Sinai's  awful  sound, 
My  soul  in  bonds  of  guilt  I  found, 
And  knew  not  where  to  go ; 
Eternal  truth  did  loud  proclaim, 
"  The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 
Or  sink  to  endless  woe." 


When  to  the  law  I  trembling  fled, 
It  poured  its  curses  on  my  head, 

I  no  relief  could  find ; 
This  fearful  truth  increased  my  pain, 
"  The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

And  whelmed  mv  tortured  mind. 
207 


HYMNS. 
3. 

Again  did  Sinai's  thunder  roll, 
And  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soul, 

A  vast  oppressive  load ; 
Alas,  I  read  and  saw  it  plain, 
"  The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

Or  drink  the  wrath  of  God." 

4. 

The  saints  I  heard  with  rapture  tell, 
How  Jesus  conquered  death  and  hell, 

And  broke  the  fowler's  snare ; 
Yet  when  I  found  this  truth  remain, 
"  The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

I  sunk  in  deep  despair. 

5. 

But  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay, 
The  gracious  Saviour  passed  this  way, 

And  felt  his  pity  move ; 
The  sinner,  by  his  justice  slain, 
E'ow  by  his  grace  is  born  again, 

And  sings  redeeming  love. 

HYMN"  224.    L.  M. 

FAR  from   my  thoughts,  vain    world, 
begone ; 
Let  my  religious  hours  alone  : 
From  flesh  and  sense  I  would  be  free, 
And  hold  communion,  Lord,  with  thee. 

2. 

My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire 

208 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


To  see  thy  grace,  to  taste  thy  love, 
And  feel  thine  influence  from  above. 


When  I  can  say  that  God  is  mine, 
When  I  can  see  thy  glories  shine, 
I'll  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet, 
And  all  that  men  call  rich  and  great. 

4. 

Send  comfort  down  from  thy  right  hand, 
To  cheer  me  in  this  barren  land ; 
And  in  thy  worship  let  me  know 
The  joys  that  from  thy  presence  flow. 

HYMX  225.     7s. 

LORD,  my  God,  I  long  to  know, 
Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought, 
Do  I  love  thee,  Lord,  or  no? 
Am  I  thine,  or  am  I  not? 

2. 

Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain, 
Prayer  a  task  and  burden  prove, 

Any  duty  give  me  pain, 
If  I  knew  a  Saviour's  love? 

3. 

When  I  turn  mine  eyes  within, 
O  how  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild ! 

Prone  to  unbelief  and  sin, 
Can  I  deem  mvself  thy  child? 
209 


HYMXS. 
4. 

"Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will, 
Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall : 

Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all? 

5. 

Could  I  love  thy  saints  to  meet, 
Choose  the  ways  I  once  abhorr'd, 

Find  at  times  the  promise  sweet, 
If  I  did  not  love  thee,  Lord? 

6. 

Saviour,  let  me  love  thee  more, 

If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray; 
If  I  have  not  loved  before, 

Help  me  to  begin  to-day. 

HYMN  226.    L.  M. 

BE  still,  my  heart,  these  anxious  cares 
To    thee    are    burdens,  thorns,   and 
snares ; 
They  cast  dishonor  on  thy  Lord, 
And  contradict  his  gracious  word. 

2. 

Brought  safely  by  his  hand  thus  far, 
Why  wilt  thou  now  give  place  to  fear? 
How  canst  thou  want  if  he  provide, 
Or  lose  thy  way  wil  i  such  a  guide  ? 
210 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
3. 

"When  first  before  his  mercy-seat 
Thou  didst  to  him  thy  all  commit; 
He  gave  thee  warrant,  from  that  hour, 
To  trust  his  wisdom,  love,  and  power. 

4. 

Did  ever  trouble  yet  befall, 
And  he  refuse  to  hear  thy  call? 
And  has  he  not  his  promise  past, 
That  thou  shalt  overcome  at  last? 

5. 

Though  rough  and  thorny  be  the  road, 
It  leads  thee  home,  apace  to  God; 
Then  count  thy  present  trials  small, 
For  heaven  will  make  amends  for  all. 

HYM^  227.    L.  M. 

FAITH  is  the  Christian's  evidence 
Of  things  unseen  by  mortal  eye ; 
It  passes  all  the  bounds  of  sense, 
And  penetrates  the  inmost  sky. 

2. 

Things  absent  it  can  set  in  view, 

And  bring  far  distant  prospects  home; 

Events  long  past  it  can  renew, 

And  long  foresee  the  things  to  come. 

3. 

With  strong  persuasion,  from  afar 
The  heavenly  region  it  surveys, 

Embraces  all  the  blessings  there, 
And  here  enjovs  the  promises. 
211 


HYMNS. 
4. 

By  faith  a  steady  course  we  steer, 

Through  ruffling  storms  and  swelling 
seas, 

O'ercome  the  world,  keep  down  our  fear, 
And  still  possess  our  souls  in  peace. 

5. 

By  faith  we  pass  the  vale  of  tears, 
Safe  and  serene,  though  oft  distress'd; 

By  faith,  subdue  the  king  of  fears, 
And  go  rejoicing  to  our  rest. 

HYMX  228.     C.  M. 

SEE,  in  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord, 
A  barren  fig-tree  stands; 
~No  fruit  it  yields,  no  blossom  bears, 
Though  planted  by  his  hands. 

2. 

From  year  to  year  the  tree  he  views, 

And  still  no  fruit  is  found: 
Then  "  cut  it  down,"  the  Lord  commands.. 

"Why  cumbers  it  the  ground?" 

3. 

But  lo!   the  gracious  Saviour  pleads, 

"  The  barren  fig-tree  spare, 
Another  year  in  mercy  wait, 

It  yet  may  bloom  and  bear : 

4. 

"But  if  my  culture  prove  in  vain, 
And  still  no  fruit  be  found, 
212 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

I  plead  no  more;   destroy  the  tree, 
And  root  it  from  thy  ground." 

HYMN  229.     C.  M. 

rpiIE  head  that  once  was  crown'd  with 
J-  thorns, 

Is  crown'd  with  glory  now; 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 

The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 

2. 

The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords, 

Is  to  our  Jesus  given ; 
The  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords, 

He  reigns  o'er  earth  and  heaven. 

3. 

The  joy  of  all  who  dwell  above, 

The  joy  of  all  below, 
To  whom  he  manifests  his  love, 

And  grants  his  name  to  know. 

4. 

To  them  the  cross,  with  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace,  is  given  ; 
Their  name,  an  everlasting  name, 

Their  joy,  the  joy  of  heaven. 

5. 

They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 

They  reign  with  him  above ; 
Their  everlasting  joy  to  know 

The  myst'ry  of  his  love. 
213 


HYMNS. 

HYME"  230.     8s,  7s,  4s. 

LORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace : 

0  refresh  us, 
Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 

2. 

Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound; 

May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
Li  our  hearts  and  lives  abound! 

Ever  faithful 
To  the  truth  may  we  be  found. 

3. 

So  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 
Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 

Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey, 

May  we  ever 
Reign  with  Christ  in  endless  day. 

DOXOLOGY.    L.  M. 

PRAISE  God  from  whom  all  blessings 
flow ; 
Praise  him  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Amen. 

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INDEX  OF  HYMNS 


HYMN 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have , 189 

A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page 109 

Abide  with  me:  fast  falls  the  eventide 164 

Alas!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed 195 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name 161 

Although  the  vine  its  fruit  deny 135 

And  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God 49 

Angels  from  the  realms  of  glory 7 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done 97 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat 88 

Asleep  in  Jesus !    blessed  sleep 158 

As  o'er  the  past  my  memory  strays...,  #c....  102 

As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams 188 

Awake,  my  soul !  stretch  every  nerve 173 

Awake,  my  soul,  to  joyful  lays 72 

Awake,  ye  saints,  awake 98 

Awaked  by  Siuai's  awful  sound 223 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne 70 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind , 2(> 

Be  still,  my  heart,  these  anxious  cares 226 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 103 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 200 

Bread  of  the  world,  in  mercy  broken 50 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morn- 
ing   14 


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INDEX   OF   HYMNS. 

HTMW 

Calm  on  the  listening  ear  of  night 10 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King 69 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to  day 32 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,,  come 38 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove 36 

Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above 104 

Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing 80 

Come  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish..  213 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy 187 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord To* 

Faith  is  the  Christian's  evidence 227 

Far  from  my  heavenly  home 121 

Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone.. .  224 

Father  of  all,  whose  love  profound 40 

Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear 57 

Father  of  mercies !  in  thy  word 107 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 134 

For  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be 30 

For  ever  with  the  Lord 120 

For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  Country 115 

For  thee,  O  God,  our  constant  praise 151 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 78 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows 84 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 152 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken 146 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night 75 

God  bless  our  native  land 43 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 17!) 

God,  my  King,  thy  might  confessing 71 

God  of  mercy  and  compassion 102 

God  of  our  fathers,  by  whose  hand 175 

God  shall  charge  his  anjzel  legions 124 

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INDEX    OF    HYMNS. 

HTMK 

God  of  our  fathers,  by  whose  hand 175 

God  shall  charge  his  angel  legions 124 

God's  perfect  law  converts  the  soul 108 

Go  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  Name 58 

Go,  speak  of  Jesus  !  of  that  love 59 

Grace!  'tis  a  charming  sound 221 

Great  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song 73 

Great  God,  with  wonder  and  with  praise 218 

Guide  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah 127 

Hail !  thou  long  expected  Jesus 2 

Hail,  thou  once  despised  Jesus 28 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed 13 

Happy  the  man  that  finds  the  grace 92 

Hark!  hark,  my  soul 114 

Hark!  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord 205 

Hark  !  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes...  1 

Hark!  the  herald  angels  sing 5 

Hark!  the  song  of  jubilee 163 

Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 11 

Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  wise 199 

Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me 190 

Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  declares...  159 

He's  blest,  whose  sins  have  pardon  gain'd. ...  172 

He's  come,  let  every  knee  be  bent 37 

Holy  Father,  great  Creator 41 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet 15 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord.  136 

How  oft,  alas  !  this  wretched  heart 19 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 145 

How  sweet  a  voice  of  sov'reign  grace 211 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 203 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus 204 

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INDEX   OF   HYMNS. 

HYMN 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep 212 

I  love  thy  kingdom,  Lord 148 

I  would  not  live  alway ;  I  ask  not  to  stay... .  156 

In  mercy,  not  in  wrath 166 

Inspirer  and  hearer  of  prayer  85 

In  thy  name,  0  Lord,  assembling 91 

In  thee  I  put  my  steadfast  trust 131 

It  is  not  death  to  die 155 

Jehovah  reigns,  let  all  the  earth G5 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 119 

Jerusalem  the  golden 116 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be 176 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken 215 

Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye 177 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul 142 

Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope ,  89 

Jesus!  Name  of  wondrous  love 9 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 154 

Jesus,  the  Name  high  over  all 208 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee 139 

Jesus,  thou  everlasting  King 214 

Jesus,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 144 

Jesus,  where'er  thy  people  meet 219 

Join'd  in  the  bonds  of  faith  and  love. 202 

Joy  to  the  world!  the  Lord  is  come 3 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 56 

Just  as  thou  art,  without  one  trace 210 

Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art 1  ■  0 

Lo,  he  comes,  with  clouds  descending 4 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing 230 

Lord,  for  ever  at  thy  side 125 

Lord!  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 95 

218 


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INDEX   OF    HYMNS. 

HYMN 

Lord,  my  God,  I  long  to  know 225 

Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  thee 74 

Lo  !  what  a  cloud  of  witnesses 105 

Magnify  Jehovah's  Name 63 

'Mid  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature  com- 
plaints   113 

My  faith  looks  up  to  thee 54 

My  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread 48 

My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love 79 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 13 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys 209 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard 193 


Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee 23 

No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 122 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord 106 


0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul 83 

0  come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing 68 

0  for  a  closer  walk  with  God 171 

0  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God 62 

0  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 64 

0  God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord 96 

0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past 99 

0  gracious  God,  in  whom  I  live 24 

0  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 185 

0  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 39 

0  Lord,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope 197 

0  Mother  dear,  Jerusalem 117 

0  render  thanks  and  bless  the  Lord 170 

0  render  thanks  to  God  above 61 

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INDEX   OF   HYMNS. 

HYMN 

0  Spirit  of  the  living  God 60 

0  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone 20 

0  Thou  from  whom  all  goodness  flows 165 

0  Thou  to  whose  all-searching  sight 21 

0  'twas  a  joyful  sound  to  hear 150 

0  where  shall  rest  be  found 201 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe 55 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand 168 

One  sweetly  solemn  thought 216 

One  there  is,  above  all  others 182 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead 33 

Peace,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  moan..  167 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise 42 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire 87 

Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King 35 

Rise,  crown'd  with  light,  imperial  Salem,  rise  12 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings Ill 

Rock  of  ages!  cleft  forme 143 

Salvation!  0  the  joyful  sound 140 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing 181 

Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us 45 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  thee 18 

Saviour,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding 44 

See,  in  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord 228 

Seek,  my  soul,  the  narrow  gate 222 

Servant  of   God,  well  done 160 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing 6 

Sinner,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep 198 

Sinners!  turn,  why  will  ye  die 169 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day 174 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise 46 

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HTMX 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 67 

Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay 183 

Sun  of  my  soul,  thou  Saviour  dear 192 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King 66 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing 29 

The  countless  multitude  on  high 191 

The  God  of  life,  whose  constant  care 100 

The  head  that  once  was  crown'd  with  thorns  229 

The  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord 196 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare 130 

The  Lord,  the  only  God,  is  great 149 

The  Spirit,  in  our  hearts 194 

The  voice  of  free  grace 141 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 137 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 110 

Thine  for  ever :   God  of  love 53 

This  is  the  day  of  light 90 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave !  but  we  will  not 

deplore  thee 157 

Thou  art  the  way,  to  thee  alone 138 

^.iiou,  God,  all  glory,  honor,  power 51 

Though  I  should  seek  to  wash  me  clean 180 

Though  troubles  assail  and  dangers  affright.   129 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life 81 

Thy  chastening  wrath,  O  Lord,  restrain 178 

Thy  presence,  Lord,  hath  me  supplied 123  > 

'Tis  finished :  so  the  Saviour  cried 31 

'Tisrny  happiness  below 128 

To  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord 47 

To  Our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 52 

Triumphant  Sion  !  lift  thy  head 147 

Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night 16 

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HTHH 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest 94 

"When  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God 77 

When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view 220 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear « 112 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 25 

When,  Lord,  to  this  our  western  land 153 

When,  marshal'd  on  the  nightly  plain 17 

When  this  passing  world  is  done 217 

When  through  the  torn  sail  the  wild  tempest  132 
While   shepherds   watched   their   flocks  by 

night 8 

While  Thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power 86 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun, 101 

Who  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom 27 

Who  place  on  Sion's  God  their  trust 126 

With  joy  shall  I  behold  the  day 118 

With  one  consent  let  all  the  earth 93 

Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy 82 

Ye  faithful  souls  who  Jesus  know 34 


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As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams 188 

God,  my  King,  thy  might  confessing 71 

God's  perfect  law  converts  the  soul 108 

Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me 190 

He's  blest  whose  sins  have  pardon  gain'd 172 

In  mercy,  not  in  wrath 166 

In  thee  I  put  my  steadfast  trust 131 

Jehovah  reigns,  let  all  the  earth 65 

Lord,  for  ever  at  thy  side 125 

Magnify  Jehovah's  Name 63 

No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 122 

0.  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul 83 

O  come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing 68 

O  God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord 96 

O  Lord,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope 197 

0  render  thanks  and  bless  the  Lord 170 

0  render  thanks  to  God  above 61 

0  'twas  a  joyful  sound  to  hear 150 

The  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord 196 

The  Lord,  the  only  God,  is  great 149 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life 81 

Thy  chastening  wrath,  O  Lord,  restrain 178 

Thy  presence,  Lord,  hath  me  supplied 123 

Who  place  on  Sion's  God  their  trust. 126 

With  one  consent  let  all  the  earth 93 

Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy 82 

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